An emotional Rhys McClenaghan broke down in tears after winning gold at the World Gymnastics Championships in Liverpool.
McClenaghan was a class apart in the Pommel Horse final, finishing almost half a point ahead of nearest rival Ahmad Abu Al Soud.
Armenia's Harutyun Merdinyan claimed bronze but the rest of the field was no match for the new champion.
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Co Down star McClenaghan recorded a score of 14.300 which saw him storm to victory at Liverpool Arena.
It sees the 23-year-old become the first Irish gymnast to ever claim a gold medal at the Worlds, and sees him add the title to his Commonwealth and European triumphs.
It leaves McClenaghan with just Olympic gold to add to his CV, a title he will target in Paris in two years' time.
"It sounds great, it sounds so good," McClenaghan said.
"It's all been worthwhile. This sport I've dedicated my life to, it's been worthwhile for this day right here and this moment.
"So much work has went in by myself, by Luke [Carson, McClenaghan's coach] - it's been a long time coming in my eyes.
"I can't believe the day has finally come."
Looking to the future, he added: "I'm not even thinking about ten years' time. I'm not even thinking about tomorrow," he said.
"I am just thinking about this moment right here, the moment I became world champion.
"It's so weird saying it. It is just a dream come true.
"I'm so happy this competition is over now. It has been such a long year. It has been non-stop competitions and I have lived such a dedicated lifestyle in the lead-up to this moment.
"Now I can relax a bit. I have such relief going through my body and mind right now."
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