The number-one ranked gymnast just wants to ‘land on top of the podium’
There is a website available in Paris for the exclusive use of accredited media and the army of team officials that support the athletes called MyInfo. In the biographies for the gymnasts, who compete in Saturday’s men’s pommel final,The answer could have been taken from Tokyo 2020. On Saturday night, in the Bercy Arena, McClenaghan is chasing an ambition that was alive three years ago and perished on one mistake in the final.
Well, he didn’t win an Olympic medal in Tokyo but as a two-time World Champion coming into Paris, McClenaghan is the man to beat. In essence it is about mental and physical agility, where muscle memory is key. It is also a truism of the sport that if the athlete tries to memorise the moves in sequence, he is toast before he vaults on to the pommel. It needs to be ingrained.
Rhys McClenaghan during the Artistic Gymnastics Men's Qualification on day one of the 2024 Olympic Games. Photograph: Naomi Baker/Getty Images
Ireland Latest News, Ireland Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Irish Olympic star Rhys McClenaghan tests out 'anti-sex beds' at Paris OlympicsThe cardboard beds have been installed at the Olympic Village in the French capital and are similar to those used at the Tokyo Games three years ago
Read more »
Olympic Breakfast: Rhys McClenaghan among the Irish in action on Day One in ParisHere’s all you need to know.
Read more »
What time is gold medal hope Rhys McClenaghan starting his Olympics?The two-time world champion dubbed the 'Prince of Pommel' has a qualifying round to come through before his final
Read more »
Olympic Breakfast: McClenaghan next up to seek a medal as Harrington faces semi-final boutHere’s what’s coming up on Day Eight of the Olympics in Paris.
Read more »
Magical McClenaghan posts joint-highest score of day to reach Olympic finalThe two-time world champion will compete for a medal for Ireland next Saturday.
Read more »
McClenaghan secure his place in pommel horse final with joint highest score of 15.000Difficulty score was a relatively low 6.300, but execution score of 8.900 sends Down athlete into final next Saturday
Read more »