Rhys McClenaghan brought everyone with him on the golden road to Paris

“I am only realising I haven’t really gathered too much footage. I guess my mind has been on other things. It is currently the night before my Olympic Games final. I guess this section can just be an honest piece to camera for you guys."

Silver medalist Nariman Kurbanov, Gold medalist Rhys McClenaghan, and bronze medalist Stephen Nedoroscik after the men's pommel horse final. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Phone pings with notifications. Confirmation that Daniel Wiffen is the top seed for the 1500m final. Rhys McClenaghan new Vlog uploaded. WhatsA… wait, a new Vlog from Rhys McClenaghan?

Six hours before he walked out in the Bercy Arena for the Olympics pommel horse final and produced an awesome 15.533 score, the notification flashed up. McClenaghan has released his latest YouTube video. He filmed the final clip in his room on Friday night. It was a full outline of his emotional wellbeing. One bed, a bare chest, his intense stare made up the frame. Pared back and raw.