Stephen's Struggles and Triumphs: From Olympic Stress to DWTS Glory

Carrying the weight of two eye conditions and still performing at the highest level. That's exactly what Stephen Nedoroscik did at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Winning a bronze medal in the pommel horse finals was a big deal, but fans might wonder what his biggest challenge was. It wasn't his eyesight, but something else entirely. After the Olympics, Stephen moved to Los Angeles to join Dancing With the Stars. He brought his gymnastics skills to the dance floor and reached the semi-finals—a huge feat for an athlete. Recently, he opened up about the stress he faced. It turns out, the hour before his event at the Olympics was the toughest time in his life. But dance brought a different kind of pressure. It was like jumping into a whole new world, with producers, mics, and LA's fast pace. Now, Stephen's in the final episodes of DWTS Season 33. He's handling the unique challenges of dance and proving he's more than just a gymnast.