Nickname: Hez
Birthplace: Hackensack, NJ
Hometown: Oradell, NJ
Twitter: @hezrivera
Facebook: Facebook.com/Hezly Rivera
Instagram: Instagram.com/hezrivera
Name of High School: Connection Academy
High School Graduation Year: 2026
Year you began gymnastics: 2013
Favorite Event: Bars
How did you get involved in gymnastics: At the age of 5 I attended a friends birthday party that was celebrated in a gymnastics facility and the staff at the facility approached my parents and told them that they should try to have me try out for the team and that's what they did.
Favorite thing about gymnastics: flipping in the air and my teammates
What are your goals for gymnastics?: Make the National team and have a chance to represent USA at the Olympics
Names of parents/guardians/spouse: Henry Rivera and Heidy Ruiz
Names of sibling(s): Hanly Rivera and Carhelis Abreu
Family members in sports: Hanly Rivera
