McClenaghan wins Northern Ireland’s fourth gold medal of the Paris games, following swimmers Daniel Wiffen and Jack McMillian and rower Hannah Scott
There were cheers at Origin Gymnastics, where McClenaghan trains, but more nerves as the remainder of the gymnasts in the event final completed their routines and the scores were complete.Cathal Doyle delivers in style to win first 1,500m Olympic repechage and book semi-final slot
“Listen, everyone at home: see this as an example of find a dream that you love, chase it and enjoy that journey, because I can tell you, if I fell on my bum today, I still would have loved this journey, every second of it. But I didn’t, and today I’m walking away with a gold medal. In a joint statement, the two said: “Rhys’s skill, strength and poise is justly rewarded with a gold medal. It is a truly deserved honour for the drive and dedication he has shown throughout his career so far.”said in a statement: “A massive congratulations to Rhys McClenaghan on becoming an Olympic champion. Our hearts pumped while watching your mesmerising performance.
Supporters of Rhys McClenaghan, staff at Origin Gymnastics, from left, Scott Warnock, Matthew O'Connor, Conor McGovern and Sarah McKeegan. Photograph: Rebecca Black/PA Wire Supporters of gymnast Rhys McClenaghan in his Origin Gymnastics club in Newtownards. Photograph: Rebecca Black/PA Wire
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