U.S. Gymnasts Dominate Senior Pan Am Championships: Hang and Rivera Secure Gold and Bronze
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Panama City, Panama – Jayla Hang and Hezly Rivera showcased remarkable skill at the Senior Pan american Championships on Friday, June 13, 2025, securing gold and bronze medals respectively in the women’s all-around competition. The U.S. team’s performance underscored their dominance in the qualification rounds, setting a high bar for the upcoming team finals [1].
Hang and Rivera’s Triumphant Performances
jayla Hang (Bellevue, WA) demonstrated remarkable consistency, achieving an overall score of 55.300 to clinch the gold. She consistently ranked among the top three qualifiers across all apparatus, highlighting her all-around excellence. Rivera (Oradell, NJ) secured the bronze with a score of 52.667, further solidifying the U.S.’s strong presence in the competition.
Did You Know? The average age of female gymnasts competing at the elite level is between 16 and 19 years old [2].
Apparatus Highlights
Hang excelled on the uneven bars and floor exercise, topping the qualifiers with scores of 13.867 and 13.767, respectively. She also secured second place on the balance beam (13.733) and third on vault (13.700).Rivera shone on the balance beam, achieving the highest score of 13.900. Gabrielle Hardie (Sioux Falls, SD) will also join Hang and Rivera in the apparatus finals, ranking second on bars (13.533) and floor (13.567).
U.S. Women Lead in Team Final Qualifications
The U.S. women’s team,comprised of Hang,Hardie,Rivera,Dulcy Caylor (spring,TX),and Tiana Sumanasekera (Pleasanton,CA),secured first place in the team final qualifications with a combined score of 163.601. This placed them more than six points ahead of Canada (157.099) and Argentina (152.232). The team final is scheduled for Saturday, June 14.
| Rank | Country | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 163.601 |
| 2 | Canada | 157.099 |
| 3 | Argentina | 152.232 |
Upcoming Finals and Streaming Data
Both the men’s and women’s teams from the U.S. will compete in the team finals on Saturday, June 14, starting at 10:25 a.m. ET. Live streams of the competition are available on the Panam Sports Channel and the UPAG PAGU YouTube channel. Live scores can be found here.
Pro Tip: Follow the athletes’ social media accounts for behind-the-scenes content and updates throughout the competition.
The Rise of Gymnastics in the Americas
Gymnastics has seen a surge in popularity across the Americas, with countries like the United States, Canada, and Brazil consistently producing world-class athletes. Investment in training facilities and coaching programs has contributed to this growth. The Pan American Championships serve as a crucial platform for gymnasts to gain international experience and qualify for larger global competitions, such as the World Championships and the Olympic Games.
Frequently Asked Questions About Gymnastics
- What are the main events in women’s artistic gymnastics?
- The main events are vault,uneven bars,balance beam,and floor exercise.
- How is scoring steadfast in gymnastics competitions?
- Scoring is based on a combination of difficulty and execution, with deductions for errors.
- what is the Code of Points in gymnastics?
- The Code of Points is a set of rules and guidelines that govern the scoring and conduct of gymnastics competitions, maintained by the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG).
- What are some common injuries in gymnastics?
- Common injuries include sprains, strains, fractures, and overuse injuries.
- How can I get involved in gymnastics?
- You can join a local gymnastics club or enroll in gymnastics classes.
What are your predictions for the team finals? Which gymnast are you most excited to watch?
