USA Gymnastics held its team selection event for the upcoming world championships Tuesday and Wednesday in Crossville, Tennessee, but LSU commitment and Olympic gold medalist Hezly Rivera was not part of it.

Rivera, who won the all-around title and three other events in August at the U.S. Gymnastics Championships at the Smoothie King Center, rolled an ankle in practice for the selection event and had to withdraw.

“I wanted to share personally that I recently rolled my ankle,” Rivera posted Friday on Instagram. “After talking it through with my doctor and coaches, I’ve decided the best thing right now is to sit out of the Worlds Selection Camp. I’m definitely bummed about the timing, but I’m excited to cheer on my teammates and Team USA from home. My focus is on recovery and coming back s

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