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Stephen Nedoroscik's teammates shared a heartfelt message for the gymnast after the conclusion of Dancing with the Stars season 33. The American gymnasts had partnered with Rylee Arnold in the show and finished fourth in the finale after an incredible run throughout the season.
The 26-year-old gymnast marched onto the dance reality show right after winning two bronze medals at the Paris Olympics. During his appearances on the show, Nedoroscik has been very vocal about the steady decline of men's gymnastics in the USA.
Stephen Nedoroscik even dedicated one of his performances to Men's Gymnastics in the USA hoping for a revival of the sport in the country. Moreover, he even highlighted the decline in the number of scholarships as well as college programs for men's gymnastics. His teammates Brandon Nguyen, Jeremy Bischoff, and Riley Loos had reached the sets to cheer him on as he participated in the finals.
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After the conclusion of the show, they shared a heartfelt message for Nedoroscik during a segment on Good Morning America. They congratulated him for an amazing season as well as thanked him for raising his voice and using his platform to talk about the revival of men's gymnastics.
"Hi Stephen, we're so proud of you for an amazing season. You've accomplished so much. Thank You for saving men's gymnastics. We love you, Stephen," they said.
Stephen Nedoroscik on the decline of Men's gymnastics in the USA
Stephen Nedoroscik has been vocal about the decline of men's gymnastics in the USA. The American has been using his platform to raise awareness about the issue as well as calling for a solution for the same. The 26-year-old shared a post on Instagram with a message to raise awareness about a campaign that aims to create more men's gymnastics programs in the country.
"We are looking to create a brighter future for NCAA Men’s Gymnastics, and it starts here! My time as an NCAA gymnast gave me experiences that were critical to me becoming an Olympic Bronze medalist, and it is my goal to ensure the same opportunities are available to athletes for years to come," he wrote.
"The College Gymnastics Association has recently played an integral part in the formation of multiple new collegiate teams around the country, and is actively working with yet another school interested in adding NCAA Men’s Gymnastics in the near future. The brighter future starts here!," Nedoroscik added.
He furthermore urged people to show more support for the sport as he hopes for a better future for the upcoming generation of athletes.
