Only one thing intimidated gymnast Rhys McClenaghan when he made Irish sporting history at the World Championships in Germany last weekend — meeting Simone Biles.

The 20-year-old won the bronze medal with a score of 15.4 after his pommel horse routine - finishing just 0.1 behind the eventual winner Max Whitlock.

"They broke the doors down for Irish gymnastics but now I want to break down doors further down the chain, and go to the Olympics to make finals and win medals."