Olympic gold medalist Rhys McClenaghan says home town support ‘meant everything’ to him

Ireland’s Rhys McClenaghan celebrates winning gold. Picture: PA

An Olympic gold medal-winning gymnast from Newtownards has described the support of his home town as having “meant everything” to him.

Rhys McClenaghan, 25, remains based in the Co Down town, training in a gym set up by his coach Luke Carson.