Rhys McClenaghan facing anxious wait to see if he makes European pommel final

IN DANGER: Rhys McClenaghan of Ireland competes in the Men's Pommel Horse during day 8 of the European Championships 2022 at the Olympiahalle in Munich, Germany. Photo by Ben McShane/Sportsfile

Rhys McClenaghan is facing a long and nervous wait to see if he makes the finals of the pommel horse at the European Championships after a difficult morning for him in the qualifiers at Munich’s Olympiahalle.

It's a hugely surprising, and worrying, turn of events given the 23-year old came to Munich as one of Ireland’s best chances of a medal at these multi-sport games.