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Rhys McClenaghan will be heading to the Swiss city

Team of four confirmed for European Gymnastics in Basel

Gymnastics Ireland has confirmed a team of four for the European Championships in Artistic Gymnastics which will take place in Basel from 21-25 April.

other sport • 09 Apr 21

GB gymnastics coach steps aside over misconduct claims

British Gymnastics' head national coach Amanda Reddin will temporarily step aside while an investigation into claims about her conduct is carried out.

other sport • 25 Aug 20

Ellie Downie embraces her sister Becky during the 2016 Olympic Games

Downie sisters outline abusive behaviour in gymnastics

Gymnasts Becky and Ellie Downie returned from last year's World Championships with medals around their necks, but say their smiles hid a history of bullying and mental abuse that blighted their rise to the top of the sport.

Other sport • 10 Jul 20

McClenaghan became the first Irish gymnast to win a World Championship medal at last year's competition

McClenaghan poised to be even better for delayed Games

In normal circumstances, Irish gymnast Rhys McClenaghan would be within touching distance of his first Olympics where he is expected to be a real medal prospect.

Other sport • 13 Jun 20

The Newtownards native is glad to have another year to prepare for his Olympic dream

McClenaghan not thrown off kilter by Tokyo delay

With the possibility that the rescheduled Olympic Games may not go ahead in the summer of 2021, gymnast Rhys McClenaghan is accentuating the positives amid a lot of uncertainty, while adding that it's okay to have a 'bad day'.

Paris 2024 • 25 Apr 20

The offices of USA Gymnastics and the US Olympic Committee are seen on November 6, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana

USA Gymnastics offers settlement to victims of abuse

USA Gymnastics has offered a multi-million dollar settlement to victims of former team doctor Larry Nassar

other sport • 31 Jan 20

'Pretty amazing' - McClenaghan claims bronze at Worlds

Rhys McClenaghan created history this afternoon as he became to the first Irish gymnast to medal at the World Championships after claiming a bronze medal in the pommel horse in Stuttgart.

Other sport • 13 Oct 19

Rhys McClenaghan has become the first Irish gymnast to reach a world final

Whitlock rivalry spurring McClenaghan to new heights

Rhys McClenaghan says he is looking forward to renewing rivalries with Max Whitlock in his World Gymastics Final appearance on Saturday.

Other sport • 11 Oct 19

Irish teenagers ready to make mark at Gymnastics Worlds

If you're good enough, you're old enough, and that's certainly the case for three Irish teenagers who will get their first taste of the World Gymnastics Championships this weekend in Stuttgart.

Other sport • 04 Oct 19

Team Ireland confirm team of 65 for European Games

The Olympic Federation of Ireland today named a squad of 65 athletes from nine sports to compete in the second edition of the European Games in Minsk, Belarus next month.

Other sport • 28 May 19

Simone Biles has won five Olympic (4 gold) and 20 World Championship (14 gold) medals

Biles to retire at 24 after Tokyo Olympics

Simone Biles has revealed the painful cost of gymnastics greatness will contribute towards making next year's Tokyo Olympics her last.

Other sport • 21 Mar 19

Simone Biles is one of the world's leading gymnast

Fallout from USA Gymnastics sex abuse scandal continues

The decision comes after multiple complaints over USA Gymnastics' handling of the sex abuse scandal involving former team doctor Larry Nassar.

Paris 2024 • 06 Nov 18

Simone Biles in action at the Doha arena

Superstar gymnast Biles secures another world title

Simone Biles won the 11th World Gymnastics Championships title of her career as the United States cruised to the women's team event title in Doha.

Other sport • 30 Oct 18

Simone Biles is already targeting Tokyo 2020

Biles defies kidney stone to make incredible comeback

Simone Biles defied a kidney stone and medical advice as she clambered off her hospital bed to stage a remarkable comeback at the World Gymnastics Championships in Doha

Other sport • 27 Oct 18

Rhys McClenaghan is one of the favourites to land the world gold in Doha

European champion McClenaghan eyeing world medal

Rhys McClenaghan is looking for the perfect finish to a dream year, as the reigning European champion looks to add world gold to his 2018 medal tally.

Other sport • 26 Oct 18

'The colour is for the survivors. I stand with all of them, and I think it's kind of special to unite.'

Biles wins fifth US title in teal for sex abuse victims

Olympic gymnast Simone Biles won a fifth US title wearing a teal leotard to support sex abuse victims.

other sport • 20 Aug 18

Rhys McClenaghan on the podium receiving his gold medal in Glasgow

'I thrive off fear' - best yet to come for McClenaghan

Moments after securing gold in the pommel horse, Rhys McClenaghan admitted that competing in the final of the European Championships was a scary experience, but revealed that he thrives off that fear in such situations.

Other sport • 12 Aug 18