Did you know that Hezly Rivera was only 5 years old when she did her first flip? From that moment, she dreamed of becoming an Olympic Champion—and her dream came true! 🌟

Join Emily and Luis on the Lingokids Podcast as they travel back in time to the Paris Olympic Games to witness Hezly’s incredible gold medal-winning performance! 🤸‍♀️✨ But that’s not all—discover the story of the first gymnast ever to earn a perfect score at the Olympics!

We first met Hezly in Season One, when she was training hard to make Team USA. Want to hear her journey from the beginning? Check out our first episode with Hezly Rivera here!

🎧 Don’t miss this inspiring gymnastics adventure!

Episode Transcript 

***** Parents, in the Lingokids app, we have plenty of interactive activities, games, songs, and more that blend educational subjects and modern life skills to help get your kids ready for today's changing world! From math to making friends, reading to resilience, collaboration, creativity, and so much more, spark curiosity, imagination, and success with Lingokids! *****

A Lingokids Original podcast produced by Studio Ochenta
Starring Emily Calandrelli as Herself and Parker James Logie as Luis
Guest: Hezly Rivera
With additional production support from: 
Head Writers: Maru Lombardo and Luis López
Production Coordinators: Catalina Hoyos
Editor: Luis López 
Theme Song Written by: Fredrika Stahl
Theme Song Composed by: Fredrika Stahl
Music Production: Dimitri Peronno
Theme Song Performed by: The Angel City Youth Chorale directed by Heather Catalena
Recording Engineers: Bill Trousdale at Audiovisions and Jason Schimmel at Bunker Studios
Legal Services: Lisa Nitti, Ludye Nisol, Alix d’Argentré
Special thanks to: Hezly Rivera, Henry Rivera and Jenny Kwon

Did you know that<a href="https://www.instagram.com/hezrivera/?hl=en"> Hezly Rivera</a> was only 5 years old when she did her first flip? From that moment, she dreamed of becoming an Olympic Champion&mdash;and her dream came true! 🌟 Join Emily and Luis on the Lingokids Podcast as they travel back in time to the Paris Olympic Games to witness Hezly&rsquo;s incredible gold medal-winning performance! 🤸&zwj;♀️✨ But that&rsquo;s not all&mdash;discover the story of the first gymnast ever to earn a perfect score at the Olympics! We first met Hezly in Season One, when she was training hard to make Team USA. Want to hear her journey from the beginning? <a href="https://link.podtrac.com/GUS1E17_Gymnast">Check out our first episode with Hezly Rivera here!</a> 🎧 Don&rsquo;t miss this inspiring gymnastics adventure! <a href="https://lingokids.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Lingokids_Transcript_GrowinUpS3_Gymnast.docx">Episode Transcript </a> ***** Parents, in the <a href="https://lingokids.onelink.me/n4Qq/growinup">Lingokids app</a>, we have plenty of interactive activities, games, songs, and more that blend educational subjects and modern life skills to help get your kids ready for today's changing world! From math to making friends, reading to resilience, collaboration, creativity, and so much more, spark curiosity, imagination, and success with Lingokids! ***** A Lingokids Original podcast produced by Studio Ochenta Starring Emily Calandrelli as Herself and Parker James Logie as Luis Guest: Hezly Rivera With additional production support from: Head Writers: Maru Lombardo and Luis L&oacute;pez Production Coordinators: Catalina Hoyos Editor: Luis L&oacute;pez Theme Song Written by: Fredrika Stahl Theme Song Composed by: Fredrika Stahl Music Production: Dimitri Peronno Theme Song Performed by: The Angel City Youth Chorale directed by Heather Catalena Recording Engineers: Bill Trousdale at Audiovisions and Jason Schimmel at Bunker Studios Legal Services: Lisa Nitti, Ludye Nisol, Alix d&rsquo;Argentr&eacute; Special thanks to: Hezly Rivera, Henry Rivera and Jenny Kwon

Lingokids: Growin' Up is an award-winning podcast for kids that sparks imagination and helps answer one big question we all had once: "What should I be when I grow up?" In season THREE, the Emmy-nominated presenter Emily Calandrelli and her new co-host Luis along with Luis's furry best friend, Maxi will be your guides into the world of inspiring stories. From scientists to TV-presenters to firefighters, meet remarkable grown-ups and learn all about their jobs. Join us today for an interactive audio journey where we combine fun with learning to ignite kids' minds.

For exclusive content, and early access to new shows and episodes, join Lingokids Plus on Apple Podcasts. With your Lingokids Plus membership, you'll get an unlimited, all-access pass to the Lingokids app and podcasts—only available on Apple Podcasts. Questions? Contact us at podcast@lingokids.com. Follow @lingokids on YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook. www.lingokids.com 💙

Lingokids: Growin' Up is an award-winning podcast for kids that sparks imagination and helps answer one big question we all had once: "What should I be when I grow up?" In season THREE, the Emmy-nominated presenter Emily Calandrelli and her new co-host Luis along with Luis's furry best friend, Maxi will be your guides into the world of inspiring stories. From scientists to TV-presenters to firefighters, meet remarkable grown-ups and learn all about their jobs. Join us today for an interactive audio journey where we combine fun with learning to ignite kids' minds.
For exclusive content, and early access to new shows and episodes, join Lingokids Plus on Apple Podcasts. With your Lingokids Plus membership, you'll get an unlimited, all-access pass to the Lingokids app and podcasts—only available on Apple Podcasts. Questions? Contact us at podcast@lingokids.com. Follow @lingokids on YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook. www.lingokids.com 💙

Lingokids: Growin' Up! —Discover dream jobs!

Lingokids: Growin' Up is an award-winning podcast for kids that sparks imagination and helps answer one big question we all had once: "What should I be when I grow up?" In season THREE, the Emmy-nominated presenter Emily Calandrelli and her new co-host Luis along with Luis's furry best friend, Maxi will be your guides into the world of inspiring stories. From scientists to TV-presenters to firefighters, meet remarkable grown-ups and learn all about their jobs. Join us today for an interactive audio journey where we combine fun with learning to ignite kids' minds.
For exclusive content, and early access to new shows and episodes, join Lingokids Plus on Apple Podcasts. With your Lingokids Plus membership, you'll get an unlimited, all-access pass to the Lingokids app and podcasts—only available on Apple Podcasts. Questions? Contact us at podcast@lingokids.com. Follow @lingokids on YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook. www.lingokids.com 💙

Turning Into An Olympic Gold Medalist with Gymnast Hezly Rivera

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