Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, McClenaghan tops the qualifying standings after two subdivisions
ByLauren McCannBBC Sport NI Journalist at the Emirates Arena- Published28 minutes ago
Olympic champion Rhys McClenaghan all but secured his passage to the Commonwealth Games pommel horse final as he posted the highest score of 14.500 after a flawless display with his new routine.
All eyes in the Emirates Arena were on McClenaghan and he delivered, even celebrating with a jig after stepping off the apparatus.
The 27-year-old tops the qualifying standings after two subdivisions which all but ensures he will be in Monday's final.
Confirmation of his place in the final will come after the third subdivision of qualifying, which takes place at 17:30 BST, but McClenaghan is already well clear of those closest to him.
McClenaghan, who missed the entirety of 2025 after shoulder surgery, earned an difficult score of 5.500 and an execution score of 9.000, both the highest so far in qualifying.
He is aiming to win his third Commonwealth Games medal after picking up gold in 2018 and silver in 2022.
Ewan McAteer moved into second in vault qualifying as he finished with a score of 13.650.
