'I didn't think anything would come close to gymnastics' - Olympian Rhys McClenaghan on winning 'Dancing with the Stars'

The 25-year-old gymnast from Co Down, who previously achieved Olympic gold on the pommel horse, captured the glitterball trophy in the latest season of 'Dancing with the Stars.' Competing alongside other notable contestants, the win was determined by public vote. Post-competition, he expressed immense pride in their performances and highlighted the joy of dance as a powerful form of self-expression, recounting how it rekindled the excitement felt in gymnastics. Plans for a return to full-time training were outlined, though he expressed a yearning for the dance experience.

We had a chat before the results were called out and we were just saying, 'We're so proud of ourselves, we're happy no matter what happens.'

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