Stephen Nedoroscik does not seem to have the word ‘impossible’ in his dictionary. Rather, he is pretty much interested in doing what most would not have dared to do. For example, going into the Paris Olympics, Nedoroscik was in significant tension. After all, the US men’s gymnastics team did not win an Olympic medal for 16 years! And when their best bet, Brody Malone, had several falls, most fans gave up hope. But not Nedoroscik. Instead, he performed one of the most impressive Pommel Horse routines to make Team USA claim the Olympic bronze. And now, he has done it once again!
Well, for more context, Nedoroscik broke his hand back in 2021. Setting a goal for himself, the ‘Pommel Horse Guy’ wanted to complete a 10-second handstand! But alas! He could not fulfill his dreams. With his hand taking time to heal, Nedoroscik struggled with his handstand until he finally made it happen! And guess what? The Olympic bronze medalist spectacularly broke his own goal.
So what exactly did Nedoroscik do? Well, trying to do a 10-second handstand, Stephen managed to go beyond the 10-second mark. Being able to hold himself up in the air for 15 seconds, Nedoroscik’s joy knew no bounds. Taking to his Instagram, Nedoroscik posted his incredible achievement. He wrote, “15-second one-arm handstand!! A 10-second one-arm handstand has been a side goal of mine since 2021, when I was in a cast.” Those who have witnessed him on the horse might not think that big of it, though.
But for Stephen, this was a big deal. In fact, he even mentions, “The first tour stop I started to practice them was in Columbus on Feb 7th, and I set a record today here in Columbus .” This, yet again, was an example of how much the gymnast has worked. He further continued with, “Such a cool, full-circle moment as we enter the ‘bonus round,’ and wow, has time flown.” Surely, he was elated.
After all this time, too, he could not pull off the stunt in one go. In the video that Nedorscik uploaded, he could be seen struggling significantly to execute the handstand. Falling down a number of times, Nedoroscik kept trying until he fell down. And perhaps this is one of his biggest USPs to succeed in life. After all, the Olympian has been doing these things for quite some time. Soon after finishing his Olympic stint, Nedoroscik decided to take part in Dancing With the Stars!
Who knew Stephen Nedoroscik could dance like that?
Some stars shine brighter when the spotlight fades. Olympic gymnast Stephen Nedoroscik is one of them. Fresh off a historic bronze on the pommel horse and helping Team USA end a 15-year drought with a team medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics, Nedoroscik stepped into uncharted territory — the Dancing With the Stars stage. With zero background in dance, he could have faltered. But instead, he flew.
However, he couldn’t have achieved the new height alone. At the heart of his transformation stood Rylee Arnold—his pro partner, choreographer, and quiet force of encouragement. Week after week, the duo lit up the floor, their chemistry growing in sync with Stephen’s developing footwork. In a behind-the-scenes post, he offered fans a glimpse of the grind behind the glitter.
One photo in particular, captioned simply “coast to coast,” captured the magic of his latest performance. But it was Rylee’s comment—“The chair handstand!!! I’m impressed!!!” sealed that moment. That impossible mid-dance stunt became symbolic of his DWTS journey: unexpected, bold, and unforgettable. Nedoroscik, now a co-host on Dancing With the Stars Season 34, has truly leveled up.
What began as a wish to try something new has turned into a passion that still keeps him on stage. From elite gymnast to trained dancer—Stephen’s not done chasing dreams.
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