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Oisin Doherty

Rhys McClenaghan wins gold for Ireland in pommel horse at European Gymnastic Championships

Ireland's Rhys McClenaghan has won gold in the pommel horse event at the European Gymnastics Championships in Turkey on Saturday morning.

McClenaghan clocked a score of 14.666 in the final round of the event to take home the gold medal ahead of Armenian Maxime Gentges, who finished just behind with a score of 14.566

The County Down star was one of the hot favourites coming into the final having qualified in top-spot with a stunning score of 14.966 earlier in the week.

This morning's victory means McClenaghan is now a two-time European gold medalist having taken home gold at the 2018 championship in Glasgow.

It's another remarkable feat for the 23-year-old, who is now the reigning World and European Champion in the pommel horse and will be one of the favourites for next year's Olympic Games.

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