Limerick teenager makes history by claiming gold at Junior World Mountain Bike Championships

Oisin O'Callaghan beat British duo Daniel Slack and James Elliot to claim the first place in Austria. 
Limerick teenager makes history by claiming gold at Junior World Mountain Bike Championships

Oisin O'Callaghan of Ireland celebrates after finishing winning the Junior Men's Downhill event during the UCI 2020 Mountain Bike World Championships in Salzberg, Austria. Picture: Simon Wilkinson/Sportsfile

A Limerick teenager has created history by winning Ireland's first-ever gold medal in the downhill race at the Junior World Mountain Bike Championships.

Oisin O'Callaghan beat British duo Daniel Slack and James Elliot to claim the first place in Austria. 

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