American gymnast Stephen Nedoroscik captured attention on Monday as he waited for his turn during the team finals, preparing for his pommel horse routine.
The broadcast cameras during the Paris Olympics frequently showed Nedoroscik mentally gearing up for his event while observing his teammates, Frederick Richard, Brody Malone, Paul Juda, and Asher Hong, compete in their respective events. Nedoroscik was specifically needed for the pommel horse.
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Stephen Nedoroscik of the United States reacts after the pommel horse event during the men’s artistic gymnastics team finals at Bercy Arena on July 29, 2024, at the Paris Summer Olympics. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Social media users took notice of his focused demeanor during the event.
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Nedoroscik made the most of his appearance on the pommel horse, finishing with a score of 15.166.
“I felt great today, and I managed my nerves well,” he commented after helping secure the first medal for the men’s gymnastics team since 2008, a bronze. “I’ve spent my entire life preparing for those 45 seconds.”
Stephen Nedoroscik of the United States performs on the pommel horse during the men’s artistic gymnastics team finals at Bercy Arena on July 29, 2024, in Paris. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Nedoroscik is set to compete again in the pommel horse final next week.
“This is just another day of gymnastics,” he noted. “While it’s the biggest stage in the world and occurs once every four years, I’m still putting chalk on my hands and competing for the team; it feels no different.”
Stephen Nedoroscik of the United States receives a hug from Paul Juda after the final rotation during the men’s artistic gymnastics team finals at Bercy Arena on July 29, 2024, in Paris. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
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Nedoroscik has proven to be a valuable asset for the U.S. men’s gymnastics team. In 2021, he made history as the first U.S. gymnast to secure a world championship gold medal on the pommel horse.
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