“I can only hope my efforts can help to grow my amazing sport” - Stephen Nedoroscik opens up after dedicating DWTS performance to USA men's gymnastics

After an incredible outing at the Paris Olympics, Stephen Nedoroscik is now acing the stage on ‘Dancing With The Stars'. The American dedicated his most recent performance on the show to men's gymnastics and opened up on what that meant to him after his dance.

Nedoroscik rapidly rose to fame during the 2024 Games as he helped the US to a historic bronze medal in the team event. The gymnast later followed this up with an individual bronze on the pommel horse and has been using his newfound popularity to encourage fans to support men's gymnastics.

Since returning from Paris, the 25-year-old has joined the cast of Dancing With The Stars, amazing fans with his moves. Most recently, Stephen Nedoroscik combined dancing with gymnastics, starting his performance on the stage with a pommel horse routine.

He dedicated the dance to men's gymnastics, and wrote in an Instagram post after his performance,

“What an incredible experience! I never would have thought I'd be doing Pommel Horse into an Argentine Tango. This dance was such a challenge and I'm so glad Rylee Arnold trusted me to execute every step and trick in this dance! I was surprisingly nervous but hearing the ballroom erupt as I mounted the Horse helped me lock in just like a gymnastics meet!!”

“So blessed to have Rylee by my side, her patience and positivity keeps me excited and motivated for each day of this journey!! Thank you to everyone who cheered and voted for us, your help and kind words do not go unnoticed. It was a true honor to dedicate this dance to Men's Gymnastics. I can only hope my efforts can help to grow my amazing sport.”

Stephen Nedoroscik encourages fans to support men's collegiate gymnastics

Stephen Nedoroscik at the 2024 Summer Olympics (Image Source: Getty)

Stephen Nedoroscik has long since maintained that one key aspect of helping men's gymnastics grow is ensuring athletes in the sport have opportunities at the collegiate level. Recently, he urged fans to support the sport on the collegiate level, writing on Instagram,

“My time as an NCAA gymnast gave me experiences that were critical to me becoming an Olympic Bronze medalist, and it is my goal to ensure the same opportunities are available to athletes for years to come. To support the growth of NCAA Men's Gymnastics for future generations, I hope you consider following the College Gymnastics Association and donating as they continue their mission of creating new NCAA Men's Gymnastics programs.”

During his collegiate career, Stephen Nedoroscik represented Penn State University and won two national championships on the pommel horse. He was also awarded the Nissen Emery Award in 2020, the highest honor in men's college gymnastics.