World champion Rhys McClenaghan has qualified in first place for the pommel horse final at the European Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Antalya.

The Newtownards man led the field with a score 14.966 and will compete in Saturday afternoon’s final in Turkey.

McClenaghan last won the European title as a teenager in 2018.

McClenaghan's Irish team-mates Adam Steele, Dominick Cunningham, Eamon Montgomery and Niall Hooton were also in action in the all-around competition.

Adam Steele finished in 39th with a score of 76.933, Dominick Cunningham placed 60th with a score of 75.097 and Niall Hooton placed 73 with a score of 70.532.