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Is 'Pommel Horse Guy' Now an Olympic Curler? There's a New Cult Hero at the Winter Olympics
Aidan Oldenburg, 24, has become a cult figure at the 2026 Winter Olympics due to his resemblance to gymnast Stephen Nedoroscik, drawing attention to curling.
- At the Milan‑Cortina Olympics, U.S. curler Aidan Oldenburg drew attention for resembling gymnast Stephen Nedoroscik, with Nedoroscik sending a supportive video.
- Following Nedoroscik's supportive message, USA Curling posted a clip of Oldenburg reacting and appearing surprised online.
- By background, Nedoroscik is known as the 'Pommel Horse Guy', and Oldenburg is a 24‑year‑old environmental scientist from Mapleton, Minnesota, serving as the U.S. men's curling lead.
- The exchange transformed Oldenburg into a breakout personality, as both athletes are fans of each other and the attention broadened public interest in curling.
- Nedoroscik invited Oldenburg to 'join my league next year' and they joked about trading a curling lesson offer for a meet-up, noting Oldenburg's childhood gymnastics reference.
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