From bursting onto the scene by winning Commonwealth Games gold in 2018 to becoming a two-time world champion, McClenaghan has been representing his country with distinction for years.
After becoming Northern Ireland’s seventh Olympic champion – and fourth in the span of five days – we take a look back at the 25-year-old’s stunning career to date through special medal moments.
5. 2022 World Championships - Gold
Rhys McClenaghan - world champion! The Newtownards gymnast would secure his maiden world title in Liverpool in 2022, rebounding in fine style from disappointment at the Olympic Games in Tokyo the previous year Photo: PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images
6. 2023 European Championships - Gold
For the second time in his career, McClenaghan was crowned European champion as he stormed to victory in Antalya, Turkey Photo: OZAN KOSE/AFP via Getty Images
7. 2023 World Championships - Gold
Make that a two-time world champion! McClenaghan defended the pommel horse crown he'd won the previous year by securing yet more success in Antwerp, Belgium - a victory which proved perfect preparation for Olympic glory Photo: LIONEL BONAVENTURE/AFP via Getty Images
8. 2024 European Championships - Gold
A third European gold medal of McClenaghan's glittering career came earlier this year in Rimini, Italy Photo: GABRIEL BOUYS/AFP via Getty Images