Olympic Champ’s NCAA Debut Delayed

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November 13, 2026 | Edition #831

Hey Athletic Fans,

Hezly Rivera is headlining the 2027 recruiting class, and the Olympic champion has now explained why she chose LSU. With a gold medal already to her name and the spotlight firmly on her, every move she makes is being watched closely. Now we finally know what went into this one, and the answer is worth a read.

Meanwhile, Josh Kerr is set for a return to NYC with a long-awaited career first in his sights. It is a milestone that has been a long time coming, and the city could be where he finally gets it.

All that and more in tonight’s edition of Essentially Athletics.

⚡Why this matters: Hezly Rivera won Olympic team gold in Paris 2024 as the youngest on the U.S. gymnastics team.




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