Just days before the U.S. women’s gymnastics World Championships selection camp, a wave of unexpected developments has shifted the spotlight from routines to revelations. Two top contenders, Hezly Rivera and Claire Pease , both considered central to America’s medal hopes, have suddenly stepped back. Their announcements, shared directly with fans, left the community stunned and speculating. And that made the gymnastics world put the blame on one entity – Nastia Liukin.
The Gymternet shared screenshots of the announcements that Rivera and Pease made. And in the caption, the X post wondered , “What’s going on with the ground in Texas? Rolled ankles taking two of the top U.S worlds contenders out just days before trials was not on my bingo card.” In the comments section, peop