Irish Gymnasts lands Ireland's first medal at World Series

Kieran Behan landed a historic bronze medal for Ireland in the Floor Final at the FIG Salamunov Memorial, World Series Cup in Maribor, Slovenia.

The 22-year-old qualified in third place and maintained his performance in the final to ease his way on to the medal podium.

"I can't believe it, I am over the moon. It feels fantastic, like a dream," Kieran said.

He said: "I was so nervous, more than I have ever been, but I just thought ...show off my routine and do my best.

"Then I couldn't believe it when I finished, I looked up and saw third."

This result comes at the perfect time, just ahead of the 2011 World Championships in Tokyo and will boost Kieran's World ranking.

He attended the World Cup event with team-mate Anthony O'Donnell (20).

They both train at Tolworth gymnastics club in Surrey under coach Simon Gale.

Kieran finished just 0.225 behind the first place.