Stephen Nedoroscik played a pivotal role in ending a 16-year medal drought for the U.S. men's gymnastics team by delivering an extraordinary pommel horse routine that secured a bronze medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Despite the immense pressure, Nedoroscik executed a nearly flawless performance, contributing to the team's perfect streak of 18 routines without a miss and finishing with a score of 15.200. His effort was the culmination of a decade of dedication and single-minded focus on an apparatus that has historically been a weak point for the U.S. team. Nedoroscik's success was celebrated widely, not only for his athletic performance but also for his unique persona, often compared to Clark Kent due to his iconic glasses. This achievement also marked significant progress for the U.S. men's gymnastics team since their fifth-place finish at the Tokyo Games in 2021. His performance, alongside his teammates' consistent routines, highlighted the team's improvement and established them as strong competitors on the global stage.