Nor, insists the gymnast who became forever known as “Pommel Horse Guy” after winning a pair of bronze medals in Paris, has his devotion to the discipline that made him one of the breakout stars of the 2024 Olympics faded in the least.

The glasses haven’t gone anywhere. And they aren’t going anywhere. The same goes for Stephen Nedoroscik’s hair, which remains a bit of a floppy, curly brown mess.

Stephen Nedoroscik was the breakout star of the Paris Olympic men's gymnastics competition as Pommel Horse Guy, earning team and individual bronze medals. But after taking nine months off from the sport,