The 2024 Paris Olympics introduced the world to Stephen Nedoroscik who has now become known as the “pommel horse guy“. But did you know he’s good at Rocket League?
At the 2024 Paris Olympics, Nedoroscik clinched a bronze medal for Team USA, breaking a 16-year medal drought in men’s gymnastics. But his talents don’t stop there. He livestreams his gameplay on Twitch and ranks among the top 1.7 percent of players globally.
Did You Know The Pommel Horse Guy is Also Crazy at Rocket League?
The 25-year-old gymnast from Worcester, Massachusetts, has been a sensation both on the pommel horse and on social media. His precise routine on the pommel horse, earning him a score of 14.866, was a pivotal moment for Team USA, securing their place on the podium.
Olympic gymnast @GymnastSteve who earned bronze in Paris is also in the top 1.7% of all Rocket League players pic.twitter.com/TexyxbCkWr
— Dexerto (@Dexerto) August 6, 2024
Known for his thick black glasses, which he dramatically removes before his routine, Nedoroscik has been dubbed the “Clark Kent” of gymnastics by fans who adore his transformation from geeky guy to Olympic hero.
While Nedoroscik’s gymnastics career is impressive, his prowess extends beyond the gym. Off the gymnastics floor, Nedoroscik is a dedicated Rocket League player. He has reached the rank of Champion 3, placing him in the top 1.7% of players globally.
And he's also got a very Clark Kent/Superman thing going on when he takes his glasses off to do pommel horse
— Sara Perla (@SaraPerla8) July 29, 2024
The combination of athleticism and gaming prowess is not entirely unique among athletes. Other sports stars such as Boston Scott of the Los Angeles Rams League team, and NBA star Luka Doncic are also known gamers. There are even big-name celebs who are avid gamers.
What’s Next For Stephen Nedoroscik? Will He Stream on Twitch Soon?
The “pommel horse guy” phenomenon took social media by storm during the Olympics. Fans marveled at Nedoroscik’s transformation from a seemingly unassuming athlete, complete with thick black glasses, to a spectacular performer on the pommel horse.
obsessed with this one guy on the US men's gymnastics team who looks like he's getting his phd in anthropology and his only job is pommel horse
— marie ✨ (@hanyuchopin) July 29, 2024
Nedoroscik’s story is a refreshing reminder that athletes can indeed have multifaceted personalities and interests. His ability to excel in gymnastics and gaming breaks the stereotype that athletes are solely focused on their sports.
The 2024 Paris Olympics may have concluded, but Nedoroscik is now forever iconized on the internet. His dual success has undoubtedly paved the way for future athletes to embrace their unique interests and show that greatness can be achieved both on and off the field.
Fans can now only wait and see if or when he returns to streaming on Twitch after his recent Olympic success. In a world where athletes are often pigeonholed into specific roles, Nedoroscik’s multifaceted success will be an inspiration.
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