Stephen Nedoroscik, the 27-year-old artistic gymnast, contacted Aidan Oldenburg, a 24-year-old curling team member, to express his admiration and discuss their similarities.
What happened?
Nedoroscik, known as "Pommel Horse Guy" after winning a bronze medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics, reached out to Oldenburg via a split-screen video on Instagram.
Oldenburg, competing in the men's curling round robin at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics, was amazed by the message and responded with a video of his own.
Why it matters for Stephen Nedoroscik
The interaction between Nedoroscik and Oldenburg sparked dozens of comments from fans, with many noting the resemblance between the two athletes.
Nedoroscik's message to Oldenburg included a discussion of their shared interests, such as juggling and solving Rubik's Cubes.
What comes next?
Oldenburg invited Nedoroscik to join his curling league team next year, and Nedoroscik offered to give Oldenburg a gymnastics lesson in return.
On the 2024 Paris Olympics, Nedoroscik finished with a bronze medal, while Oldenburg is currently competing in the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics.
The Minnesota native, Oldenburg, is set to compete against Team Switzerland in the men's curling round robin on Thursday.
Nedoroscik's Rec Specs, which he has worn throughout his career, were also discussed in the video, with Oldenburg noting their similarity to his own headband.
The interaction between the two athletes has been met with enthusiasm from fans, who are excited to see the potential bromance develop.
Nedoroscik's bronze medal win at the 2024 Paris Olympics was a notable achievement, and his interaction with Oldenburg has brought attention to the similarities between the two athletes.
Oldenburg's experience in gymnastics, although limited to two months at the age of 8, was also discussed in the video, with Nedoroscik offering to give him a lesson.
The 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics are currently underway, with Oldenburg competing in the men's curling round robin.
Nedoroscik's message to Oldenburg was well-received, with fans praising the interaction between the two athletes.
The split-screen video, posted on Instagram, showed Nedoroscik and Oldenburg discussing their similarities and wishing each other luck.
The interaction between Nedoroscik and Oldenburg has been a highlight of the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics, with fans excited to see the potential friendship develop.
Nedoroscik's experience as a gymnast, combined with Oldenburg's experience in curling, makes for an interesting comparison between the two athletes.
The 2024 Paris Olympics, where Nedoroscik won his bronze medal, were a notable event in the athletic career of the gymnast.
Oldenburg's current competition in the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics has brought attention to the similarities between the two athletes, with fans praising their interaction.
Nedoroscik's offer to give Oldenburg a gymnastics lesson was met with enthusiasm, with Oldenburg inviting Nedoroscik to join his curling league team next year.
The video, posted on Instagram, has sparked dozens of comments from fans, who are excited to see the potential bromance develop between Nedoroscik and Oldenburg.