Olympian Stephen Nedoroscik’s girlfriend, Tess McCracken, adorably celebrated the athlete’s historic pommel horse routine at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
“History = Made,” McCracken wrote on Instagram Monday, alongside a photo of the USA gymnast clinching his bronze medal. “The most insane, magical day watching you close it out to bring home the first team medal for USA in sixteen years. Words can’t capture how proud I am of you.”
McCracken also shared celebratory photos of Nedoroscik, 25, being hoisted by his teammates — Asher Hong, Paul Juda, Brody Malone, and Fred Richard — after securing third place in the all-around team competition.
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Reflecting on the epic moment, the Penn State alum recalled to reporters in Paris, “We were probably going to medal if I nailed my set, and they were jumping up and down, and I was like, ‘I think we did it!’ And they picked me up and, man, that’s a memory that’s going to live in my head forever.”
Nedoroscik’s groundbreaking performance propelled Team USA from seventh place to securing a medal for the first time since the 2008 Olympics in Beijing. They even surpassed Great Britain by a substantial two-point margin.
“I worked my whole life up to those 45 seconds,” Nedoroscik said, highlighting the significance of his performance.
The athlete now moves on to compete for a gold medal against Great Britain’s Max Whitlock in Saturday’s final event. Whitlock, a formidable competitor, has won three gold medals and three bronze medals since his first Olympic Games in London in 2012.
Before qualifying for the Olympics, Nedoroscik earned the title of the 2024 US pommel horse champion and accumulated several national titles while studying electrical engineering in college.
Nedoroscik’s journey is not just a testament to his athletic prowess but also a story of dedication and perseverance. His historic achievement in Paris has not only brought pride to his team and country but also serves as an inspiration for aspiring gymnasts worldwide.
