American gymnast Stephen Nedoroscik has been pouring his energy into training, determined to earn a spot at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Despite being a two-time Olympic bronze medalist, he has faced a tough road back after a nine-month break, battling a serious hip injury that led to a double labrum tear and cartilage damage. Surgery in October 2025 marked the start of a slow, determined journey back to peak form.
Nedoroscik’s last competition was at the 2025 Xfinity U.S. Gymnastics Championships in August 2025, where he placed fifth on pommel horse.
Stephen Nedoroscik Cheers On Brody Malone
Nedoroscik recently shared a lively gym video on social media, training alongside his national teammate, Brody Malone. Malone, who stood on the podium with Nedoroscik for team bronze at the Paris 2024 Olympics, has built a reputation as a powerhouse, claiming three U.S. national all-around titles and two world high bar golds.
In the video, Malone could be seen performing on the pommel, which led to Nedoroscik actively cheering him on, where he said:
“Go Brodyyyyy Maloneee! Let’s go. Yee haww! Come on hit the rodeo! Yee haw baby!”
Beyond gymnastics, Nedoroscik stepped into the spotlight on ‘Dancing With The Stars,’ dazzling audiences in season 33 and dancing his way to a fourth-place finish with partner Rylee Arnold. He later took on a new role as co-host for the show’s live tour, bringing his charisma to stages across the country from January to April.
Nedoroscik on How He Maintains Strength
Nedoroscik made his breakthrough on the international stage at the Paris Games; however, he earned several accolades in his career before claiming Olympic glory. He attended Penn State University, where he won two NCAA titles on pommel horse, eventually going on to become a four-time U.S. pommel horse champion (2021-23), which is tied for the most in U.S. history.
In an interview with USA Gymnastics, Nedoroscik discussed his unusual routine regarding how he maintains his strength:
“I’ve always been a snacker throughout my life, and it’s how I grew up. But, when I got to college, a lot of people were like, ‘Hey, dude, you should like, eat healthier’… So, I ate healthier and lost like 15 pounds. I quickly realized maybe having some sort of a calorie boost throughout my day is a good thing, and for me over the years, I just found that a nice bowl of ice cream at night is enough to keep me maintaining my weight.” he said.
During the conversation, Nedoroscik also revealed his knack for solving Rubik’s Cubes and shared stories from his time competing in the PogChamps 6 chess tournament hosted by Chess.com in April.
