What happened to the glasses
Stephen Nedoroscik is no longer wearing the glasses that became a key part of his 2024 Paris Olympic run. This year, he donated them to the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum in Colorado Springs. The Xfinity U.S. Gymnastics Championships in Phoenix are now the stage for proving whether his pommel horse skills remain strong without them.
The frames, once a signature part of his look, had become outdated. He brought the glasses during a museum event in February, and the museum quickly accepted them. The staff said the items would be a great addition.
More than just glasses
The museum already has another item from Nedoroscik: a Rubik's cube. He solved it in April 2025 during a trip there after the Paris Games. His personal best on the puzzle is under eight seconds, just five seconds from the world record. He also solved one at the 2022 U.S. Championships while waiting for results.
Even without his glasses, Nedoroscik said he relies more on feel than sight during routines. 'They were like, 'This would be an amazing addition to the museum,' he said about the museum's reaction. 'So I was like, 'Please take them.'
Looking ahead to more memories
Nedoroscik said he's not worried about giving up the glasses. He's focused on future achievements, including a chance to return to Team USA. When the museum suggested they could lend them back, he declined. 'No, keep them,' he told them.
The museum has welcomed the gifts warmly. The items now have a permanent home. As Nedoroscik competes in Phoenix this week, his story continues to develop in the national spotlight.