Hezly Rivera from Plano is headed to Paris with the U.S. Women’s Gymnastics team.
The Olympic squad's announcement Sunday night capped off a whirlwind weekend for the 16-year-old. On Monday night, she was greeted at DFW Airport by dozens of fans, many of whom train at her gym.Streaming 24/7: Watch NBC 5 local news and weather for free wherever you areShe’ll join four Olympic veterans on their sports ultimate stage: Jordan Chiles, Jade Carey, Suni Lee, and Simone Biles.Get DFW local news, weather forecasts and entertainment stories to your inbox.
“Overjoyed, proud dad, proud family. It’s just something that I can't even describe,” said Henry Rivera.It’s a long way from when she was five years old and first tried gymnastics at a friend’s birthday party. “I definitely wasn't expecting this. I was expecting to go home and pick up my bag, but I'm so happy that everyone is here to support me,” said Rivera after returning to DFW Airport.“I’ve worked so hard to get here, just enjoying the journey and the process, and I'm so blessed, and I thank god every day,” said Rivera.
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