Rhys McClenaghan prepares new routine for Commonwealth Games in Glasgow
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 7:13 AM
Last updated Jul 17, 2026
Rhys McClenaghan aims to refine his new gymnastics routine ahead of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow this summer. After recovering from shoulder surgery that sidelined him for much of 2025, McClenaghan is eager to showcase his skills and improve his performance in anticipation of the 2028 Olympics. The 26-year-old has dubbed this phase of his career as 'Rhys 2.0', reflecting his goal to build on past accomplishments, including gold at the 2018 Commonwealth Games and a silver in Birmingham four years ago. He expresses optimism about the potential medal haul for Team NI at the upcoming Games.
- •McClenaghan recovers from shoulder surgery, returns to competition.
- •Plans to perfect his routine for the 2028 Olympics.
- •Calls this new phase 'Rhys 2.0' as he adapts to rule changes.
- •Aims to reclaim gold after a silver medal in Birmingham.
- •Confident in Team NI's chances at the Commonwealth Games.
- 7:13 AMYahoo Sports — McClenaghan 2.0 a 'work in progress' heading to Glasgow
- 7:13 AMBBC Sport — McClenaghan 2.0 a 'work in progress' heading to Glasgow
"Olympic gold medallist Rhys McClenaghan tells BBC Sport NI about perfecting his new routine for Glasgow, his previous Commonwealth Games experiences and his relief at being back competing after a shoulder injury.
"Olympic gold medallist Rhys McClenaghan tells BBC Sport NI about perfecting his new routine for Glasgow, his previous Commonwealth Games experiences and his relief at being back competing after a shoulder injury.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 17, 2026, 7:13 AMMcClenaghan 2.0 a 'work in progress' heading to Glasgow
Olympic gold medallist Rhys McClenaghan tells BBC Sport NI about perfecting his new routine for Glasgow, his previous Commonwealth Games experiences and his relief at being back competing after a shoulder injury.
- BBC SportJul 17, 2026, 7:13 AMMcClenaghan 2.0 a 'work in progress' heading to Glasgow
Olympic gold medallist Rhys McClenaghan tells BBC Sport NI about perfecting his new routine for Glasgow, his previous Commonwealth Games experiences and his relief at being back competing after a shoulder injury.
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