McClenaghan calling himself 'The Champ' and contemplating the vast expanses of the universe Not even the sky is the limit for the soon-to-be Olympic gymnast, who faces a test of his credentials next week. By Gavan Casey Wednesday 14 Apr 2021, 7:00 AM 2 hours ago 1,555 Views 1 Comment European champion and World Championship bronze medal-winning gymnast Rhys McClenaghan. Image: Dan Sheridan/INPHO Image: Dan Sheridan/INPHO IF YOU’RE STRUGGLING to kickstart your brain in the mornings after 13 cruel months in which external stimulation has been a scarcity, Rhys McClenaghan has a solution for you. “I wake up every day and watch motivational videos,” says the 21-year-old. “It seems simple but it’s one of those things that gets me ready for the day.”