Rhys McClenaghan Wins Historic Gold for Ireland in Men's Pommel Horse at Paris 2024 with 15.533

Aug 3, 2024, 04:17 PM

Rhys McClenaghan has won a historic gold medal for Ireland in the men's pommel horse final at the Paris 2024 Olympics. This victory marks the first-ever medal for Ireland in any artistic gymnastics event. McClenaghan's winning score was 15.533, placing him ahead of Nariman Kurbanov of Kazakhstan, who scored 15.433, and Stephen Nedoroscik of the United States, who scored 15.300. This is Ireland's third gold medal of the Olympics so far. The event took place on Day 8 of the games.