McClenaghan burst on to the international scene by beating Whitlock to take 2018 Commonwealth Games gold on the Gold Coast.
Since then, however, the Newtownards gymnast has dominated the pommel horse.
Now as Paris comes into view, McClenaghan is trying to maintain a level-headed approach.
"I'm admiring everything, I'm admiring the fact that I'm at my healthiest.
I can't wait to go out there in Paris and see the buzz of it all, and see different athletes from around the world."

Paris 2024: Pommel horse contender Rhys McClenaghan on verge of greatness