On July 29, 2024, at the Bercy Arena in Paris, France, Stephen Nedoroscik of the United States celebrated his performance on the Pommel Horse during the Men’s Artistic Gymnastics Team Final at the Olympic Games Paris 2024. Known for his thrilling one-handed turns on the beam and distinctive glasses, he has been likened to America’s Clark Kent. Nedoroscik’s romantic interest, Tess McCracken, shared a post of the two embracing, captioning it with “History=Made” accompanied by American flag and red heart emojis.

She expressed her intense emotions and pride in watching him close out the competition to bring home the first team medal for the USA in sixteen years. Nedoroscik also shared his thoughts, recalling his worry during the routine and the pivotal role of his dismount in securing the team’s medal. Following the event, Stephen Nedoroscik has gained widespread admiration from fans, with many expressing their support and adoration for him on Tess’s post, referring to him as a superhero and America’s newest hero.

The public’s enthusiastic response speaks to Nedoroscik’s newfound status as one of America’s most beloved figures.