PARIS : The contest to decide the best pommel horse specialist at the Paris Olympics was among the fiercest on the scoreboard but the rivalry was surpassed by the mutual admiration the medallists expressed when all was done and dusted.
Paris 2024 Olympics - Artistic Gymnastics - Men's Pommel Horse Victory Ceremony - Bercy Arena, Paris, France - August 03, 2024. Gold medallist Rhys McClenaghan of Ireland celebrates on the podium with silver medallist Nariman Kurbanov of Kazakhstan and bronze medallist Stephen Nedoroscik of United States. REUTERS/Amanda Perobelli
"What an amazing final to be a part of," he said, seated between silver medallist Nariman Kurbanov of Kazakhstan and American bronze finisher Stephen Nedoroscik at a press conference. The camaraderie was also on display during the competition at the Bercy Arena, McClenaghan pulled Nedoroscik in for a hug after the American finished his routine, and was seen at times clapping and shouting words of encouragement to his competitors.
Motioning to his fellow medallists, he continued:"I've seen this guy, and seen this guy, and studied their gymnastics over and over again and I was nervous watching Stephen for sure but I'm happy to see these two pommel horse brothers sitting beside me right now."
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