McClenaghan hopes to bounce back with more Euro gold
Olympic champion Rhys McClenaghan says he expects to be more "measured and relaxed" as he chases a fourth European title after a disappointing Commonwealth Games.
Rhys McClenaghan, the Olympic pommel horse gold medallist, aims to bounce back with more European gold at the Men's Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Zagreb. After finishing sixth in the Commonwealth Games, he has returned to training to address his mistakes and improve his routine. McClenaghan has previously experienced a similar journey from failure to success, winning his first world title just months after failing to reach the Europeans' final.
He prefers making small adjustments rather than drastic changes to his routine, which he trusts. Despite being in pain from a shoulder injury, McClenaghan remains optimistic and believes the nerves he faces in competitions will become more manageable with more experience. As he prepares for the Europeans, McClenaghan acknowledges the challenges that lie ahead, as new rules in gymnastics favor all-around gymnasts over apparatus specialists.
He welcomes the challenge, seeing it as an opportunity to become an even better gymnast. McClenaghan's ultimate goal is to defend his Olympic title in 2028, drawing inspiration from his progress over the last Olympic cycle, which saw him win a world title and an Olympic gold.
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