Rhys McClenaghan aims for European title after Commonwealth Games setback
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 7:10 AM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
Rhys McClenaghan prepares for the Men's Artistic European Championships in Zagreb this week, seeking to secure his fourth European title. The Olympic gold medalist is coming off a sixth-place finish at the Commonwealth Games, where he debuted a new routine. He has returned to training to address issues from that performance, making adjustments rather than overhauling his approach. McClenaghan also prepares for new gymnastics rules favoring all-around competitors, as he looks to maintain his status ahead of future competitions, including the 2028 Olympics.
- •McClenaghan finished sixth in the Commonwealth Games pommel horse final.
- •He intends to implement minor tweaks to his routine ahead of the Europeans.
- •New gymnastics rules present challenges for specialized apparatus competitors.
- •His focus is on ongoing improvement leading into the Olympic cycle.
- •Training resumed immediately after the Commonwealth Games to improve performance.
- 7:10 AMYahoo Sports — McClenaghan hopes to bounce back with more Euro gold
- 7:10 AMBBC Sport — 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.
"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.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 18, 2026, 7:10 AMMcClenaghan 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.
- BBC SportAug 18, 2026, 7:10 AMMcClenaghan 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.
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