The Newtownard man is hoping to achieve his Olympic dream as he goes for gold in Paris today
Northern Ireland gymnastics star Rhys McClenaghan is hoping to achieve his Olympic dream by claiming gold in the Pommel Horse final on Saturday afternoon at the Bercy Arena in Paris.
Now the 25-year-old is looking to complete the set with victory at the Olympic Games and put his disappointment from the Tokyo Games in 2021 behind him.Read more: Daniel Wiffen gives twin brother credit for Olympic glory and 'getting under his skin' When is he competing? McClenaghan is set to compete in the final of the Pommel Horse which gets under way at 4.16pm on Saturday afternoon.Who is the competition? Defending champion Max Whitlock from Team GB will pose a threat to McClenaghan's medal ambsitions. He posted a score of 15.166 in qualifying last week. American Stephen Nedoroscik, who posted the same qualifying score as McClenaghan , is another to watch out for.
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