Elmo and "Clark Kent" Stephen Nedoroscik at the Olympics

Elmo, the beloved character from “Sesame Street,” has made a delightful splash at the 2024 Paris Olympics, engaging with athletes and spreading joy through his interactions. A notable highlight of Elmo’s Olympic adventure is his heartwarming exchange with U.S. Olympic gymnast Stephen Nedoroscik. Elmo reached out to Nedoroscik via X (formerly Twitter) to seek advice on how to become a specialist in a field he was passionate about. Elmo humorously suggested he might want to be a “giggle specialist” or a “monster-hug specialist.” In response, Nedoroscik, who won a bronze medal in gymnastics, provided Elmo with encouraging words, stating, “The wonderful thing about specializing is that you get to choose. I believe you’ll excel in whatever you decide to pursue!”