Stephen Nedoroscik reached new heights in his 2024 Paris Olympics journey.
The Team USA gymnast, who's become a social media sensation during his run at the Games, won the bronze medal with a score of 15.300 in the pommel horse final Aug. 3. The Penn State alum gave a thumbs up as the final results were announced.
Ireland's Rhys McClenaghan won the gold medal, while Kazakhstan's Nariman Kurbanov was awarde the silver.
Stephen, who only competed in the pommel horse events at the Olympics, had the internet in a frenzy earlier this week when he delivered a memorable routine at the men's gymnastics all-around team final, helping Team USA—which includes Brody Malone, Fred Richard, Asher Hong and Paul Juda—secure the bronze medal.
As Stephen's girlfriend of eight years, fellow gymnast Tess McCracken told NBC News of the iconic moment, "I was so lightheaded from the screaming that I nearly fainted."
Stephen Nedoroscik reached new heights in his 2024 Paris Olympics journey.
The Team USA gymnast, who's become a social media sensation during his run at the Games, won the bronze medal with a score of 15.300 in the pommel horse final Aug. 3. The Penn State alum gave a thumbs up as the final results were announced.
Ireland's Rhys McClenaghan won the gold medal, while Kazakhstan's Nariman Kurbanov was awarde the silver.
Stephen, who only competed in the pommel horse events at the Olympics, had the internet in a frenzy earlier this week when he delivered a memorable routine at the men's gymnastics all-around team final, helping Team USA—which includes Brody Malone, Fred Richard, Asher Hong and Paul Juda—secure the bronze medal.
As Stephen's girlfriend of eight years, fellow gymnast Tess McCracken told NBC News of the iconic moment, "I was so lightheaded from the screaming that I nearly fainted."
And when it comes to Stephen's social media fame?
And when it comes to Stephen's social media fame?
"The last few days have been an absolute whirlwind,” Tess recently told E! News. “I knew his life was about to change, but I was not expecting to see so much come my way. And it's been really lovely, but I can't say I expected that."
"The last few days have been an absolute whirlwind,” Tess recently told E! News. “I knew his life was about to change, but I was not expecting to see so much come my way. And it's been really lovely, but I can't say I expected that."
And when Stephen himself found out about his impact, Tess shared, "He was just taken aback."
"Because he was in the arena," she added, "he barely had his phone."
And when Stephen himself found out about his impact, Tess shared, "He was just taken aback."
"Because he was in the arena," she added, "he barely had his phone."
So when they reunited after the competition, she tried to explain the buzz.
"He got to the restaurant that we were at but he only had 20 minutes to show up, eat and get back on a bus to go back to the village," she told E!. "I was trying to show him things, like, 'You're a meme, you are viral. Look at all this stuff.' And he loved them. He laughed at them."
As she noted, "At that point, they were just starting. We didn't know that what it was about to turn into.”
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So when they reunited after the competition, she tried to explain the buzz.
"He got to the restaurant that we were at but he only had 20 minutes to show up, eat and get back on a bus to go back to the village," she told E!. "I was trying to show him things, like, 'You're a meme, you are viral. Look at all this stuff.' And he loved them. He laughed at them."
As she noted, "At that point, they were just starting. We didn't know that what it was about to turn into.”
For more must-see candid moments from the 2024 Paris Olympics, keep reading...
Let's GOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
LeBron James and Steph Curry were definitely feeling it after the USA men's basketball team beat Serbia to advance to the finals.
2 Become 1
Xu Shixiao and Sun Mengya from Team China were clearly working together during the women's canoe double 500-meter semifinal.
Come On, Gold!
Team USA's Sha'carri Richardson picked up her first gold in the women's 4x100-meter relay.
A Most Iconic Duo
Everyone's favorite BFFs Snoop Dogg and Martha Stewart hitched a ride on a golf cart.
High Kicks
Team China's Liang Yushuai gave folks a new photo pose to try next time they visit the Eiffel Tower.
Careful With the Bike!
Dutch cyclist Harrie Lavreysen was very enthusiastic about nabbing a second gold medal.
Shock and Awe
Emma Roberts couldn't believe what she was seeing during the men's semi-final basketball match between the USA and Serbia.
Chomping On the Gold
Tara Davis-Woodhall of Team USA went for the customary biting of the medal after winning gold in the women's long jump.
Don't Lose Your Shirt
Sergio Camello of Spain found his own way to celebrate after scoring his fifth goal against France.
A Trip to Sesame Street
Elmo loves getting hugs from Simone Biles.
Tuck It In
Emilia Nilsson Garip of Sweden dove into the water during the women's 3 meters springboard final.
A Slam Dunk
Gabrielle Union was cheering on Team USA as they went head-to-head with Serbia in the men's basketball semi-final match.
Nothing Left For Them To Do But Dance
Team Spain got into the groove during the rhythmic gymnastics competition.
Royal Onlookers
Ben-Sylvester Strautmann, Alexandra de Hanovre, Prince Albert of Monaco and Alain Bernard cheer while at the Men's Team Bronze medal match.
Double the Fun
Paulina Paszek and Jule Marie Hake of Team Germany celebrate earning third place in the Women's kayak double 500m final.
Zoom In
Carmelo Anthony wanted to remember the moment as he and son Kiyan Anthony watched Team USA beat Serbia in men's basketball.
A Queen
Team USA's Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone celebrated after breaking her own record and winning gold in the women's 400m hurdles final.
Twisting Every Which Way
Elzhana Taniyeva of Kazakhstan showed off her very impressive range at the rhythmic gymnastics Individual all round.
Parisian Pride
One fan really wanted everyone to know which country he was rooting for.
Go, Dad, Go
Bronny James cheered on father LeBron James as Team USA took on Serbia in the Men's basketball semifinals competition.
Quick Break
Noah Lyles of Team USA needed a second after competing in the men's 200m final.
Not the Face!
Great Britain's Bradly Sinden tried to protect the goods during the Men's Taekwondo 68kg quarterfinals.
Dance It Out
Italy's Milena Baldassarri put on quite the show during the rhythmic gymnastics individual all-around competition.
Yee-Haw!
Tara David-Woodhall pulled out the cowboy hat after winning gold in women's long jump competition.
Flying Through the Air
Team USA's Tom Schaar put on quite the aerial display while competing in the men's park skateboarding final.
Go Team!
USA's water polo team was full of excitement as they beat Australia and advanced to the semifinals.
Going for the Ball
The game was heated as the USA took on Nigeria in the women's quarterfinal basketball match.
One Final Hurdle
Grant Holloway repped the USA after winning the gold medal in the Men's 110m hurdles final.
Do You Even Lift?
Venezuela's Katherin Echandia Zarate showed that she never skips arm day during the weightlifting competition.
An Unfortuante Spill
Michelle Jenneke of Australia didn't quite clear her hurdle in her Women's 100m heat.
Let's GOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
LeBron James and Steph Curry were definitely feeling it after the USA men's basketball team beat Serbia to advance to the finals.
2 Become 1
Xu Shixiao and Sun Mengya from Team China were clearly working together during the women's canoe double 500-meter semifinal.
Come On, Gold!
Team USA's Sha'carri Richardson picked up her first gold in the women's 4x100-meter relay.
A Most Iconic Duo
Everyone's favorite BFFs Snoop Dogg and Martha Stewart hitched a ride on a golf cart.
High Kicks
Team China's Liang Yushuai gave folks a new photo pose to try next time they visit the Eiffel Tower.
Careful With the Bike!
Dutch cyclist Harrie Lavreysen was very enthusiastic about nabbing a second gold medal.
Shock and Awe
Emma Roberts couldn't believe what she was seeing during the men's semi-final basketball match between the USA and Serbia.
Chomping On the Gold
Tara Davis-Woodhall of Team USA went for the customary biting of the medal after winning gold in the women's long jump.
Don't Lose Your Shirt
Sergio Camello of Spain found his own way to celebrate after scoring his fifth goal against France.
A Trip to Sesame Street
Elmo loves getting hugs from Simone Biles.
Tuck It In
Emilia Nilsson Garip of Sweden dove into the water during the women's 3 meters springboard final.
A Slam Dunk
Gabrielle Union was cheering on Team USA as they went head-to-head with Serbia in the men's basketball semi-final match.
Nothing Left For Them To Do But Dance
Team Spain got into the groove during the rhythmic gymnastics competition.
Royal Onlookers
Ben-Sylvester Strautmann, Alexandra de Hanovre, Prince Albert of Monaco and Alain Bernard cheer while at the Men's Team Bronze medal match.
Double the Fun
Paulina Paszek and Jule Marie Hake of Team Germany celebrate earning third place in the Women's kayak double 500m final.
Zoom In
Carmelo Anthony wanted to remember the moment as he and son Kiyan Anthony watched Team USA beat Serbia in men's basketball.
A Queen
Team USA's Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone celebrated after breaking her own record and winning gold in the women's 400m hurdles final.
Twisting Every Which Way
Elzhana Taniyeva of Kazakhstan showed off her very impressive range at the rhythmic gymnastics Individual all round.
Parisian Pride
One fan really wanted everyone to know which country he was rooting for.
Go, Dad, Go
Bronny James cheered on father LeBron James as Team USA took on Serbia in the Men's basketball semifinals competition.
Quick Break
Noah Lyles of Team USA needed a second after competing in the men's 200m final.
Not the Face!
Great Britain's Bradly Sinden tried to protect the goods during the Men's Taekwondo 68kg quarterfinals.
Dance It Out
Italy's Milena Baldassarri put on quite the show during the rhythmic gymnastics individual all-around competition.
Yee-Haw!
Tara David-Woodhall pulled out the cowboy hat after winning gold in women's long jump competition.
Flying Through the Air
Team USA's Tom Schaar put on quite the aerial display while competing in the men's park skateboarding final.
Go Team!
USA's water polo team was full of excitement as they beat Australia and advanced to the semifinals.
Going for the Ball
The game was heated as the USA took on Nigeria in the women's quarterfinal basketball match.
One Final Hurdle
Grant Holloway repped the USA after winning the gold medal in the Men's 110m hurdles final.
Do You Even Lift?
Venezuela's Katherin Echandia Zarate showed that she never skips arm day during the weightlifting competition.
An Unfortuante Spill
Michelle Jenneke of Australia didn't quite clear her hurdle in her Women's 100m heat.