Olympic medalist Hazel Rivera topped the USA Gymnastics Championship

• Hazel Rivera topped the championship in gymnastics in Norleans
• Joseline Roberson and Lian Wong took second and third places
• The championship final will take place on September 10, 2025

In Norleans, Louisiana, at the USA Gymnastics Championship, which takes place on September 8, 2025, Hazel Rivera showed impressive results, securing first place after the first day of competition. The 17-year-old gymnast scored 55.600 points, putting her in a strong position to win the first national title in the week.

Rivera, who was the youngest member of the USA team that won gold at the 2024 Olympics, demonstrated a perfect routine, including the highest score on the bars (14.350) and the second highest on the balance beam (14.000).

Second place was taken by Joseline Roberson with a score of 55.400, and third place went to Lian Wong with 55.100. The average age of the competitors was three years younger than 18, which is a significant difference compared to previous competitions, where older gymnasts were in the spotlight.

The championship final will take place on September 10 at 7:45 PM Eastern Time. The competitors will continue to battle for the title, and according to expectations, the competition promises to be intense.

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