Rhys McClenaghan eases into European Championships final

Rhys McClenaghan has qualified in first place for the pommel horse final at the 2023 European Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Antalya, Turkey.

The reigning world champion led the field with a score 14.966 and will compete in Saturday's final; between 11.30am and 1.55pm Irish time.

McClenaghan's Irish team-mates Adam Steele, Dominick Cunningham, Eamon Montgomery and Niall Hooton were also in action in the all-around competition.

Adam Steele finished in 39th with a score of 76.933, Dominick Cunningham placed 60th with a score of 75.097 and Niall Hooton placed 73 with a score of 70.532.

Tomorrow will see the women's qualifiers taking place.

The Irish team of Haillie Hilton, Emma Slevin, Jane Heffernan and Kate Molloy will compete in subdivision 4 from 4.30pm - 6.30pm Irish time.

Irish scores

High Bar Dominick Cunningham 11.866 Adam Steele 12.400 Niall Hooton 11.533

Floor Dominick Cunningham 12.700 Adam Steele 13.000 Niall Hooton 12.666 Eamon Montgomery 13.500

Pommel Dominick Cunningham 11.866 Adam Steele 13.433 Niall Hooton 10.300 Rhys McClenaghan 14.966

Rings Dominick Cunningham 12.266 Adam Steele 12.000 Niall Hooton 11.533

Vault Dominick Cunningham Vault 2 - 14.083 Adam Steele 13.700 Niall Hooton 13.700

Parallel Bars Dominick Cunningham 12.166 Adam Steele 12.400 Niall Hooton 10.800