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Teenage Olympic prospect dies following horrific accident while training
Gymnastics
Naufal Takdir Al Bari has died after suffering a serious injury while training in Russia
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Olympic gold not enough for Irish star who outlines huge ambition
Rhys McClenaghan
Rhys McClenaghan won gold in Paris last summer on the pommel horse.
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Teacher's 'uninspiring' note slammed for 'crushing' girl's dreams of reaching the Olympics
World News
The teacher's viral note in the girl's homework book was slammed online for "crushing" her dreams to become a top-level gymnast and compete in the Olympic Games
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Gold medal hero Rhys McClenaghan on his sure-sighted mentality
Olympic Games
He is part of a wave of successful new Olympians who are different, who were unabashed in their belief that they could perform on the greatest stage - and had no problem telling the world that
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Rhys McClenaghan on his night to remember after striking Olympic gold
Rhys McClenaghan
Meeting his comedy hero and getting a congratulatory message from Fifty Shades of Grey star Jamie Dornan among the highlights, but reuniting with family and his girlfriend topped the bill
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Gold winning Rhys McClenaghan to expand his medal ambitions for LA Olympics
Rhys McClenaghan
Ireland's first-ever gymnast to make the podium at the Games is far from finished and has exciting plans for 2028
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Rhys McClenaghan's message to TV viewers after successfully chasing Olympic dream
Rhys McClenaghan
"I can tell you if I fell off that Pommel today I still would have loved this journey, every single second of it"
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What time is gymnast Rhys McClenaghan going for Olympic gold today?
Rhys McClenaghan
The Newtownards star was the best qualifier for the final in the Bercy Arena
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What time is gold medal hope Rhys McClenaghan starting his Olympics?
Rhys McClenaghan
The two-time world champion dubbed the 'Prince of Pommel' has a qualifying round to come through before his final
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What Irish athletes are in action on Saturday at the Olympic Games? Full list for day 1 in Paris
Olympic Games
We are officially up and running in the greatest sporting show of them all and there are plenty of Irish in action
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Black girl in Irish medal-snub controversy offered US gymnastics scholarship - as mum tells of joy
Gymnastics
Exclusive: A video of the 10-year-old being passed over at a Dublin awards ceremony in 2022 was viewed by millions and caused an international scandal, but she 'kept her head up' and travelled to Princeton University this week
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Rhys McClenaghan strikes gold again in Europeans
Rhys McClenaghan
The gold medal winning display is expected to be his last competitive outing until the Paris Games during the summer.
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€200,000 spend on 16 'smart bins' for Sport Ireland campus branded 'waste of money'
Sport Ireland
The computerised bins can email the state agency when they need to be emptied and have LED lights showing how much waste they contain
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'There is no place for racism' - Sport Minister reacts to Irish Mirror's Gymnastics Ireland investigation
Gymnastics
Fianna Fail’s Thomas Byrne made the comments after the Irish Mirror's special investigation into the gymnastics medal race row this week
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'Just saw video, doesn't look great': Texts reveal chaos in Sport Ireland amid medal race row controversy
Sport Ireland
An Irish Mirror special investigation can reveal emails and texts that provide an insight to behind the scenes as the organisation was bombarded with media queries following accusations of racism
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More kids have left gymnastics over racism allegations since medal controversy, governing body confirms
Gymnastics
Exclusive: Gymnastics Ireland is aware of two children who have withdrawn from clubs due to perceived racism since the controversy arose in September
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Family of young black gymnast snubbed at medal ceremony set to complain to Children's Ombudsman
Racism
They are bringing their grievances to the statutory human rights body after Gymnastics Ireland dealt with their original complaint 'disgracefully'
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Family of iconic 'Black Power' salute Olympian blast Gymnastics Ireland over medal race row
Racism
Australian Peter Norman knew the salute was going to take place to protest against racism in Mexico City, and he wore an Olympic Project for Human Rights badge to support his fellow athletes, Tommie Smith and John Carlos.
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Gymnastics Ireland chiefs snub family of gymnast after medal race row
Gymnastics
A special investigation by the Irish Mirror has established that a mediation process aimed at resolving a complaint of racism was arranged by Gymnastics Ireland in August – almost 18 months after the incident – but nobody from the organisation attended
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Rhys McClenaghan admits he had a panic attack in run up to his 2023 Worlds triumph
Gymnastics
The ultra-talented gymnast, who has won back to back World Championships golds, is working on his mental approach with glory at the Paris Olympics in mind
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Ireland's Rhys McClenaghan defends world title on pommel horse
Gymnastics
The 24-year-old executed his routine to perfection to defend the title he won last year
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Family at centre of racism storm blast Gymnastics Ireland apology as 'useless'
Gymnastics
"There was no empathy shown," the mother of the child said.
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Gymnastics Ireland apologise to girl at the centre of alleged racism storm as stars of the sport speak out
Gymnastics
"Finally, we would like to make it absolutely clear that Gymnastics Ireland condemns any form of racism whatsoever."
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Rhys McClenaghan hailed 'a great ambassador for Ireland' after latest success
Gymnastics
The County Down star has earned huge praise after taking home a gold medal for Ireland at the European Gymnastics Championship last week.
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