McClenaghan and Montgomery advance in Croatia
Irish gymnasts Rhys McClenaghan and Eamon Montgomery have successfully qualified for the apparatus finals at the European Championships in Croatia. McClenaghan, a former Olympic gold medallist, is aiming for his fourth European title, while Montgomery reached his first-ever European final.
Why it matters
This highlights the rising profile of Irish gymnastics on the international stage and the competitive nature of European elite sports.
Olympic gold medallist Rhys McClenaghan and Ireland team-mate Eamon Montgomery are through to the apparatus finals at the European Championships in Croatia.
McClenaghan put in an impressive routine on Wednesday afternoon, hitting a score of 14.400 which was good enough for fifth in qualifying, with the top eight advancing into the final.
The Newtownards man missed out on a medal at the Commonwealth Games, but enjoyed a good start to his bid for a fourth European title.
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