Stephen Nedoroscik, the 27-year-old artistic gymnastics athlete, has reentered the spotlight with a surprise video call to his doppelganger, Aidan Oldenburg, a 24-year-old Team USA curler.
What happened?
The video call was facilitated by Team USA after fans noticed the uncanny resemblance between the two athletes, with Oldenburg making his Olympic debut in the 2026 Winter Games.
Oldenburg, a Minnesota native, joined Team USA as lead after qualifying in 2025 and is also a talented juggler.
Why it matters for Stephen Nedoroscik
Nedoroscik, whose "Pommel Horse Guy" nickname went viral during the 2024 Paris Olympics, has been out of the competitive scene, but his charismatic personality and athletic abilities are still widely recognized.
The bronze medalist gymnast's fans are convinced he's competing in the 2026 Winter Olympics due to the resemblance between him and Oldenburg.
What comes next?
During the video call, Nedoroscik wished Oldenburg the best of luck and even offered to be a plus one on his curling team, sparking a potential bromance between the two athletes.
Oldenburg thanked Nedoroscik for his message and suggested trading a curling lesson for a gymnastics lesson, jokingly proposing that they qualify for the next summer Olympics together.
The Instagram comment section of the video call erupted with fans calling for a collaboration between the two athletes, with one user writing "My summer Olympics king and a guy I've never heard of today and now I'm obsessed with your potential bromance."
And the idea of Nedoroscik and Oldenburg teaming up has left fans eager for more, with the two athletes' similar looks and interests fueling the excitement.
So the question on everyone's mind is: will we see Nedoroscik and Oldenburg compete together in the future?
But for now, fans are just enjoying the lighthearted and humorous exchange between the two athletes, with Nedoroscik's Rubik's Cube skills and Oldenburg's juggling abilities being compared.
The 2026 Winter Olympics are underway in Milan, and Oldenburg is set to make his mark on the curling scene, but for now, all eyes are on the potential bromance between him and Nedoroscik.