Rhys McClenaghan: Gold again at the World Gymnastics Championships

Back-to-back pommel horse titles for Newtownards star

Rhys McClenaghan who won Gold at the World Gymnastics Championships
Author: Nigel GouldPublished 8th Oct 2023

Rhys McClenaghan has picked up a gold medal at the World Gymnastics Championships in Belgium.

The 24-year-old Newtownards star won the pommel horse competition with an impressive score of 15.100.

His victory came just a year after winning world gold a the championships in Liverpool.

Significantly, it means he qualifies for next summer's Olympics in Paris.

Arch-rival and double Olympic champion Max Whitlock could only finish fifth.