Hezly Rivera, the 2024 Olympic gold medalist, withdraws from the gymnastics team final at the 2026 Pan American Championships in Rio de Janeiro, according to multiple reports. Her withdrawal ends her individual bid for a continental title at the event. The articles note that Rivera’s participation plans change ahead of the championships, with her decision specifically tied to the team final stage and the opportunity to compete for an individual continental crown. No additional details about the reason for her withdrawal are provided in the cited reports. With Rivera stepping back from the competition, the event’s schedule and the makeup of the teams for the team final are expected to adjust accordingly. The reports consistently describe the withdrawal as taking place ahead of the team final in Rio and frame it as bringing her individual pursuit to an end. The Pan American Championships continue as scheduled, with other gymnasts remaining eligible to compete in the relevant events.