Olympics-Gymnastics-Retaining title is draining but Whitlock has more in tank


Tokyo 2020 Olympics - Gymnastics - Artistic - Men's Pommel Horse - Medal Ceremony - Ariake Gymnastics Centre, Tokyo, Japan - August 1, 2021. Gold medallist Max Whitlock of Britain poses with his medal whilst sitting on the pommel horse REUTERS/Mike Blake

TOKYO (Reuters) - Britain's Max Whitlock said a successful defence of his pommel horse gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics on Sunday had left him drained but is convinced there is more gas left in his tank.

With six Olympic medals already in the bank, including three golds, the 28-year-old said he has plans to add to that haul in three years in Paris but first -- a long rest.

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