Gold medal success was my redemption story – McClenaghan

McClenaghan, who has already won world, European and Commonwealth titles, described his Olympic medal as his “favourite one so far”.

REDEMPTION: Ireland’s Rhys McClenaghan receives his gold medal during the ceremony for the Men’s Pommel Horse Final. Picture: Peter Byrne/PA

Gymnastics star Rhys McClenaghan has described his gold medal success at the Paris Olympics as his “redemption story”.

The Co Down gymnast, 25, clinched gold for Ireland with his routine in the pommel horse final at the Bercy Arena on Saturday.