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| Kieran Behan: delighted to be Ireland's first gymnastics Olympian |
Irish gymnast, Kieran Behan, capped a famous week in his career by finishing fourth in the floor final at the London Prepares Series Test Event in Greenwich Arena yesterday. Having suffered a debilitating illness as a 10 year-old, he spent many months in a wheelchair and it was doubtful that he would ever walk again. Rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament in 2010, combined with a number of other career threatening injuries; makes this 2012 Olympic qualification all the more remarkable.
The 22 year-old was suitably ecstatic to have met the Olympic qualification criteria. He finished fourth overall, having been in third place until the very last competitor; narrowly missing out on a medal. He scored 14.900; missing out on a medal by 0.500
Kieran spoke of his excitement and joy at having made London 2012; proclaiming that it'll be the closest thing ever to a home Olympics and that he would make the most of his opportunity: ""I'll definitely maximise my floor and get a good high start value. I can't wait for the summer. Would I like to win a medal? Of course I would, but whatever happens, happens!"
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