2024 Olympic Gold Medalist Hezly Rivera Wins Winter Cup

American Cup, Jesolo, and National Team Rosters Named

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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Hezly Rivera, the 2024 Olympic gold medalist, claimed the women's All-Around title at the 2026 Winter Cup in Louisville, Kentucky with a commanding score of 56.750. Rivera's performance marks a significant comeback after an injury prevented her from competing at the 2025 World Championships. The Winter Cup also showcased the emergence of new talent, with Charleigh Bullock and Claire Pease making their mark.

Why it matters

Rivera's victory at the Winter Cup demonstrates her resilience and return to top form after overcoming an injury. The strong performances by Bullock and Pease suggest a bright future for US women's gymnastics, with a depth of talent vying for spots on the national team.

The details

Rivera secured gold on beam (14.200) and floor (14.100), and silver on uneven bars (14.300). Her vault score of 14.150 was among the highest of the night. Bullock, in her senior debut, won the uneven bars title with a score of 14.400 and the All-Around silver medal (55.200). Pease claimed the All-Around bronze (54.350) and the vault title (14.050).

  • Hezly Rivera won the 2024 Olympic gold medal.
  • Rivera won the U.S. All-Around title and multiple event golds in 2025.
  • An injury prevented Rivera from competing at the 2025 World Championships.
  • The 2026 Winter Cup took place in Louisville, Kentucky.
  • The American Cup will be held in Las Vegas in March 2026.

The players

Hezly Rivera

A 2024 Olympic gold medalist who won the women's All-Around title at the 2026 Winter Cup with a score of 56.750.

Charleigh Bullock

A gymnast making her senior debut, who won the uneven bars title with a score of 14.400 and the All-Around silver medal (55.200) at the 2026 Winter Cup.

Claire Pease

The 2025 U.S. Classic All-Around Champion, who claimed the All-Around bronze (54.350) and the vault title (14.050) at the 2026 Winter Cup.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

Rivera, Bullock, and Pease will all compete at the American Cup in Las Vegas in March 2026. This competition will serve as a crucial stepping stone towards the 2026 World Championships and the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

The takeaway

The strong performances at the Winter Cup suggest a bright future for US women's gymnastics, with established stars like Rivera and promising newcomers like Bullock and Pease all vying for a spot on the national team.