Stephen Nedoroscik’s newfound passion has a special day planned for him ahead. On November 12, the 2024 Olympic medalist will be appearing for the milestone 500th episode of Dancing With The Stas, and understandably he’s feeling the excitement in his body. And yet, despite all of his groovy skills, Nedoroscik will remain the “pommel horse guy” to most of his loyal fans. And thanks to his emphatic Parisian campaign, the Penn State alum is already looking forward to getting back to action on home soil.

In August this year, Nedoroscik and his Team USA buddies made history as they clinched a bronze at the Olympic Games for the country after a gap of almost two decades. However, that seems to have only ignited a flame in him that’s making him ponder the chances of upgrading the hardware four years later and how his life would look like after he hangs up his boots.

An article by the Boston Globe from November 11 elaborates on Nedoroscik’s plans for the LA28, the next quadrennial sporting tournament scheduled to take place in Los Angeles. The article also sheds light on how Nedoroscik & Co. kept themselves occupied during the Paris Games and when he thinks his degree in electrical engineering will come into play. “We’re just a goofy group of dudes that are elite athletes at the Olympic stage. We would literally play charades throughout the Olympics to just keep the weight off of each other’s shoulders,” the 25-year-old gymnast said about how the team bonded in the City of Love over group activities.

It also noted that the LA28 is the “big goal” that’s keeping Nedoroscik motivated to continue his gymnastics career with vigor. Attributing his “go-getter attitude to growing up in the Bay State” and its strong school system, the pommel horse specialist stated that he will only make use of his degree when his time in the sport ends. “I’m going to continue gymnastics until my body can’t handle it anymore, and when that finally happens, that’s when I’ll be an electrical engineer,” declared the Olympian with determination.

However, his gymnastics is currently enjoying the show from the backseat, as Nedoroscik right now has something that needs him to pull up his socks and fast. For the last two months, Nedoroscik and his dancing partner Rylee Arnold have been sending fans into a frenzy with their graceful steps, and the gymnast has a very special event to look forward to.

A world of opportunities awaits Stephen Nedoroscik

Arnold has been head over heels for how her DWTS partner is giving men’s gymnastics a platform with his impeccable dance routines. “It is so amazing that Stephen is representing the male gymnasts,” she told in an interview in October. However, it looks like Nedoroscik is only interested in making the most of the opportunity that came his way after his Olympic success.

Enthralling fans with his ever-changing looks for the show, Stephen has also noted that dancing caught him off-guard, and he has had to push his body to the limits to keep up with the stringent demands of the popular dance show. “My body hurts so much,” the gymnastics sensation confessed on social media.

However, it’s understandable that Nedoroscik is feeling excited and anxious at the same time about his LA28 prospects. Four years later, he will be almost thirty years old, but if he’s to take any note from looking at his national teammate Simone Biles, the ex-Nittany Lion gymnast would know that age has become simply a number that doesn’t define athletes’ abilities anymore. “They’ve stopped telling them that they’re washed up at 17 or 18,” said Aimee Boorman, Biles’ former coach, noting that nothing is impossible.

Would you share Boorman’s enthusiasm and look forward to seeing Nedoroscik turn his bronze into gold the next time he’s on the biggest stage? Tell us your hopes for him in a comment!