Stephen Nedoroscik, they call him: the “Clark Kent of pommel horse,” whose glasses, Rubik’s Cube skills, and 700-calorie ice cream bowls made him a 2024 Paris Olympics standout. With two bronze medals, he took a nine-month break for Dancing With the Stars, finishing fourth. Now, he’s back training for the U.S. Championships. How did this hiatus reshape him?
Nedoroscik feared losing his edge. “As gymnasts, we say a week off takes a month to recover,” he told Yahoo Life. Yet, since May, he’s surpassed expectations, regaining skills while his wrists heal. Mentally, it’s been a reset. “A year ago, I was struggling chasing that Olympic dream,” he said. He’s reframed those struggles, eyeing the world championships. His nightly ice cream and math video marathons fuel his focus. Can this refreshed mindset launch him to new heights?
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