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    Who is Stephen Nedoroscik? Glasses-wearing pommel horse specialist leads USA gymnastics to bronze medal at Olympics

    By Brendan OSullivan,

    3 hours ago

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    Stephen Nedoroscik is giving off a Clark Kent look and is the USA's superhero at the 2024 Paris Olympics .

    The 25-year-old is a pommel horse specialist for the United States gymnastics team and his performance in the all-around finals was the difference in the country medaling for the first time since 2008.

    Nedoroscik wears glasses that have gotten some Clark Kent comparisons at the Olympic Games. It's fitting that he was in a position to be Superman for Team USA on Monday.

    Here's all you need to know about Nedoroscik and his Olympic routine.

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    Who is Stephen Nedoroscik?

    Nedoroscik is a pommel horse specialist for Team USA, who is going viral for both his look and his Olympic routine.

    The 25-year-old wears glasses around the mat, giving off a Clark Kent look. He doesn't, however, wear the glasses during his pommel horse routine.

    If you're wondering why he doesn't wear contact lenses, Nedoroscik wears glasses for comfort and superstitious reasons, according to the Olympics . He is said to have gotten glasses as a gift from a friend.

    Nedoroscik played a major role for the United States during Day 3 of the 2024 Summer Games. His performance put the men's gymnastics team on the podium for the first time since 2008.

    Stephen Nedoroscik pommel horse routine

    Nedoroscik scored a 14.866 in his pommel horse routine during the men's artistic gymnastics all-around final. It lifted Team USA onto the podium, winning bronze at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

    He was the anchor for Team USA, sealing the deal for the medal-winning team. He was in the same position that Sasha Artemev was in during the 2008 Olympics.

    Stephen Nedoroscik nickname

    Nedoroscik has been referred to as Clark Kent recently, but his nickname growing up was much different. His nickname was "spider monkey."

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