McClenaghan marches into Olympic final

Rhys McClenaghan before performing on the Pommel Horse. Picture: ©INPHO/Photosport/John Cowpland

Rhys McClenaghan made the perfect start to his Olympic campaign in Tokyo this morning with a hugely impressive display in qualification for the men’s pommel horse.

The 22-year-old Newtownards gymnast executed a near-perfect routine in his opening performance to nail a score of 15.266, which will comfortably see him through to the final, which takes place next Sunday, 1 August.