For some, its playing guitar; for others, its cooking incredible meals.
ForStephen Nedoroscik, that talent is the pommel horse.
Despite there being six events in men’s Olympic gymnastics, Nedoroscik focused solely on the pommel horse.
However, this relaxation is actually a key part of the gymnasts preparation routine.
I knew at that moment that every guy hit every single routine.
So I thought, Lets go out there and do our thing.
When his time came, Nedoroscik indeed did his thing.
He impressively spun his legs around the pommel horse multiple times, supporting his body weight with his arms.
He scored a 14.866 on his routine, ultimately securing a bronze medal for his team.
I have [coach] Sam Mikulak as just like, the greatest coach of all time, Nedorosciksaid.
Hes up there, helping me keep the nerves in check.
He knows exactly what to say to me.
Nedoroscik, who is also an electrical-engineering graduate from Pennsylvania State University, is now a viral Internet sensation.
However, it wasnt only his pommel horse performance that won the peoples hearts.
Many people have likened him to Clark Kent due to his nerdy appearance.
And others admired the previously little-known athletes focus and patience as he waited to perform.
I am a World Champion.
I still cant comprehend the impact this achievement will have.
I am so thankful for the trust everybody at USAG and USOPTC had in me.
The Olympics are a curse.
