What’s next for Stephen Nedoroscik? He’s already ticked off a ton of major goals: ballroom dancing, promoting men’s gymnastics and of course, making history at the Paris Olympics. At just 26, he’s got two Olympic medals and has earned some serious recognition. But, after all of that, you might think he’s done, right? Well, not quite. Nedoroscik is always thinking bigger, and there’s still something huge on his list.

While he helped Team USA’s men’s gymnastics squad win their first Olympic medal in 16 years, he still missed out on the gold. But that’s not slowing him down. Now, Nedoroscik has his eyes set on something a bit different – a legacy. And no, it’s not about adding another medal to his collection. He’s aiming for something far more unique: he wants a gymnastics move named after him, just like Simone Biles has with her five moves.

On December 27, Stephen Nedoroscik posted a video doing a new move on a pommel horse which was shared on Instagram with the caption, “One day I’ll have my name in the code 🙌🏻,” clearly showing just how serious he is about this goal. However, new moves in gymnastics are accepted through a process that involves proposal, evaluation, and testing. Gymnasts or coaches may propose a new skill, which is then reviewed by the FIG Technical Committees for safety, difficulty, and artistry. If the move shows potential, it may be tested in competitions, and if successful, it’s given a provisional difficulty value (like a “D” or “E” move) and included in the official code of points.

Once it’s proven consistent and fair in high-level competition, the move is officially added to the code. It will be named after the gymnast who first performed it in major competitions like the World Championships or the Olympics. And seeing this transition, fans were quick to praise him, excited to see where this journey will take him.

Fans are already naming Stephen Nedoroscik’s new move

One fan jumped in with a suggestion, calling it “The Steve,” while another excitedly threw out, “Call it the ‘Nedorosckill’!” A third fan shared their enthusiasm, saying, “Would love to see a new skill by an American in the CoP!” It’s clear fans are already impressed by the move and are eagerly brainstorming names for it. Now, about that move, he was doing on the pommel horse, he swung his legs using the momentum from his arms, kicking them high into the air and then swinging them back down with controlled precision. It’s similar to the “Thomas Flare” move, where gymnasts use their arms to create momentum while swinging their legs in the air, but Nedoroscik’s version is even more complex and difficult as it was performed on the Pommel horse.

One fan commented, “Glad to see you back in the gym. LA 2028?” Well, after securing a bronze medal in the pommel horse finals at Bercy Arena, Stephen Nedoroscik has already hinted at a potential return to the Olympic Games. The gymnast took to X to share his gratitude, for his Olympic experience and tease his future goals. “Bronze team. Bronze horse. I am forever grateful to have had this opportunity. This Olympic experience has been everything and more. Thank you to everyone who has supported me. Bronze is a great achievement, but I’ve got my eyes on something shinier in my future #2028.” With that, Nedoroscik made it clear that he’s not done yet, and LA 2028 could very well be in his sights.

One fan commented, “Would love to see a new skill by an American in the CoP,” and honestly, Stephen Nedoroscik seems like he’s on the right track to make that happen. He’s kind of following in Simone Biles’ footsteps, who’s totally redefined gymnastics with her insane moves. First, there’s The Biles on the floor—a double layout with a half-twist. Then came The Biles II, a triple-double she nailed in 2019, with two flips and three twists! On the vault, she’s got The Biles and The Biles II, a Yurchenko-style vault with two flips in a pike position, introduced in 2023. She even has a beam dismount called The Biles, with two flips and two twists.

Now, if Stephen Nedoroscik can get his new move added to the gymnastics code, he’ll be joining legends like Biles, Mitsuo Tsukahara, Natalia Yurchenko, and more. Imagine that, his name alongside those gymnastics giants! It’s a huge goal!