In the January issue of RSVP Magazine, Olympic hero Rhys McClenaghan chatted winning gold at Paris, his Dancing With The Stars journey and life with his girlfriend
Firstly, congratulations on winning a gold medal at the Paris Olympics last summer. What was that moment like?
Read more: Rhys McClenaghan suffered broken bones and shoulder surgery but never doubted winning goldWe've been together for nearly five years, but we also dated when we were younger, when we were 13 or 14, for a short period of time. It's great to be back together with her. Emilee is a gymnastics coach, so that's how we first met.It was the trip of a lifetime. I love spending time with Emilee. It was a long trip, but it was always in my plans.
Fellow Irish Olympian Jack Woolley is also in the cast. You're both known for your agility and flexibility. Is there any competition between you? I hope so. I know Louis very well, so I'll be sure to call him up to get some tips about how he got so good at dancing. I've got a lot to learn. I called him up before to ask him about how to get better on the pommel horse.
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