Rhys McClenaghan to unleash upgraded routine for pommel final

McClenaghan nailed a 15.200 joint best score in qualifying last Saturday. He declared himself confident and happy to be doing what he loves in front of a full and appreciative crowd

McClenaghan celebrates after his routine

Everyone has their story. %Rhys McClenaghan's has been one of the most absorbing of this last two Olympic cycles, his highs being World and European titles and his lows bringing panic attacks and a renewed focus on his mental health.

On Saturday, shortly after five o’clock French time, he will emerge onto the floor of the Bercy Arena and try to capture the one major title that eludes him in the men’s pommel final. It won’t ‘fix’ him, as he said on RTÉ’s Path to Paris programme, but he is in a good place.