Scottish gymnasts Reuben Ward and Cammy Lynn have continued Scotland's successful run at the Commonwealth Games, adding two more medals to the nation's tally in the pommel horse competition. Ward secured a silver medal, complementing his historic all-around gold from the previous day, and his teammate Lynn earned a bronze.
The Glasgow International Arena buzzed with excitement following Ward's earlier achievement, becoming Scotland's first-ever all-around champion in the competition. He followed this performance with a strong showing on the pommel horse, finishing just 0.34 points behind the gold medalist, Jordan Carroll of Canada.
Lynn's bronze medal came as a surprise to many, including himself. Even after a personal best routine, he was uncertain of a podium finish with formidable competitors like Olympic champion Rhys McClenaghan of Northern Ireland and Australia's Ritam Malik yet to compete. "I mean, it’s Rhys McClenaghan, right? He’s the Olympic champion," Lynn told BBC Scotland. "So, as he’s stepping up, I’m just buzzing that I’ve scored a 13.8 and I didn’t really think much of it other than that."
McClenaghan ultimately finished sixth and Malik fourth, securing the bronze medal for the 23-year-old Stirling athlete, Lynn. This marks Scotland's third gymnastics medal in two days.
Despite the euphoria of his all-around victory, Ward delivered another medal-winning performance on the pommel horse. Lynn praised his teammate's resilience and skill, stating, "He is the man. He’s gone out and he’s won an all-around gold medal, the first in Scotland’s history, and then to come out in a floor final and upgrade his routine on floor and on pommel, that takes a lot of confidence."
Ward expressed his elation at sharing the podium with his friend. "To get two out of three on the podium for Scotland, and to do it with one of my best friends is a feeling I can’t describe," Ward said. "Scotland is a force to be reckoned with in gymnastics and we are starting to prove that. I began it the other day and we are snowballing now."
McClenaghan, meanwhile, downplayed his performance, indicating an immediate shift in focus to the upcoming European and world championships, viewing the Commonwealth Games event as a training opportunity.
