Ryan Henderson makes history by clinching BMX final spot in Munich

It's a massive achievement from the Belfast man. 

WHEELIE GOOD: Ireland’s Ryan Henderson competes in the BMX Freestyle competition in Munich tonight. 

Ryan Henderson stood on the ramp ready to make history as the first Irish BMX freestyler at a major UCI championship yesterday evening and he made sure to catch the eye as he shook his green jersey with both hands at the camera.

It’s ten years since the man from East Belfast broke his neck in a motocross accident that eventually pointed him in the direction of his current craft but he has made it clear that this momentous leap is just one small step on the intended road to the Paris Olympics in 2024.