Nedoroscik helped the men’s gymnastics team end their 16-year medal drought with an impressive pommel horse routine in the team final.
After a stunning routine that secured the bronze medal, Nedoroscik was seen celebrating with teammates while donning his glasses.
Many on social media applauded Nedoroscik for wearing his glasses during the men’s team final, rather than opting to wear contact lenses.
“Thanks for the glasses representation stephen nedoroscik,” one user wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter.
Nedoroscik, the only specialist in the U.S. team, was even likened to Superman and his alter ego Clark Kent.
“OK, Stephen Nedoroscik, the US men’s gymnastics pommel horse specialist, has these thick-rimmed glasses. He takes them off when he does pommel. Is anyone else thinking Clark Kent/Superman vibes?” another user said.
Nedoroscik did not wear his glasses during Monday’s stunning routine on the pommel horse, but the two-time NCAA champion from Penn State is known for wearing his “sport goggles” during competitions.
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