Stephen Nedoroscik is truly turning out to be a superhero! After his incredible performance secured victory for the men’s gymnastics team in Paris, fans affectionately dubbed him the “Pommel Horse Guy.” His newfound fame has even led some to call him the Clark Kent of gymnastics, thanks to his charming looks that resemble the iconic DC Comics character and Superman-like prowess on the Pommel Horse.
Now, we all know that a big part of Clark Kent’s look is his spectacles. While Nedoroscik rocks similar frames, there’s a unique story behind them. It turns out that his trusty glasses aren’t just part of his signature style; as he’s mentioned before, Stephen has two eye conditions that affect his vision. But despite this challenge, his mom reveals that these conditions have actually earned him some special perks!
In a recent appearance on the ‘Got It From My Mom’ podcast on Spotify, Nedoroscik’s mother, Cheryl, touched upon the subject of her son’s limitations. When she was asked if Stephen was able to drive, she immediately nodded and said no. She further opined that while her son’s vision is not much of an issue, it is the sensitivity to light that bothers him a great deal. Due to extreme sensitivity complications, Stephen is often unable to process his vision under bright lights.
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Cheryl further explained, “I go out in the sun, my right eye will close immediately. Both Steven’s iris deficits are bigger, as big as my bad eye. So I’m surprised he can even open his eye in the sun and that’s why he hasn’t driven because of the light sensitivity.” Cheryl further highlighted how life looked as a teenager Stephen Nedoroscik. She stated that, unlike others, Stephen did not have any significant playtime. Aspiring to be a professional gymnast, Stephen was always engrossed in gymnastics. He practiced for 5 days a week and came back on Saturday. Sadly, Stephen could not rest as he had to cater to his studies and other responsibilities as well.
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However, all his hard work seems to have paid off brilliantly. Stephen not only helped Team USA men’s gymnastics win an Olympic medal after 16 years. He also secured a bronze medal for himself in the Pommel Horse category. Following his triumph, Stephen Nedoroscik enjoyed undivided attention and went on to venture out into the entertainment industry. With the announcement coming about Stephen’s Dancing With The Stars stint, the entire gymnastics world waited with bated breath to watch the Olympian dance.
Stephen Nedoroscik impresses in DWTS
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Stephen Nedoroscik did not dance until now. Thus, both the Olympian as well as his fans were skeptical about his chances on the DWTS. Fortunately for Nedoroscik, he got an able partner to guide him in Rylee Arnold. Arnold is a veteran on the DWTS platform, having won a junior version of the show. She was also a part of the previous season of DWTS. Thus, bringing in a lot of experience, Arnold helped Stephen transform into a superstar dancer. And the results were immediately reflected on the stage.
On their very first performance, Stephen danced to Queen’s ‘Don’t Stop Me Now.’ It was a fabulous effort that impressed both the judges and the audience alike. So much so that the pair of Arnold and Stephen were ranked third after the debut episode. However, known to take challenges, the Olympian decided to take things up a notch in his second tryst. Stephen Nedoroscik used his Clark Kent comparisons to full effects when he performed a Superman-themed Paso doble. With the crowds going wild watching the act, Nedoroscik had a few hiccups to share about mastering the act.
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The Olympian opined that the act required him to wear high heels. This was kind of a calf-crushing phenomenon for him as Stephen has been wearing flats all this while. Now, while that part was sorted, having to rehearse with the heels on resulted in the Olympian trip on multiple occasions during the rehearsals. The performance also had a spot that required the Olympian to rip off the top half of his shirt in typical Superman fashion.
However, Stephen also needed help from his troop, who would rip the lower half and put it away. Tensed about every little detail, Stephen Nedoroscik was relieved to find things going smoothly on stage. They scored 22/30 and remained in the hunt for their maiden DWTS title. Thus, despite the challenges, Stephen Nedoroscik continues to be an inspiration, constantly pushing away the hurdles coming his way.
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