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Description: A 12-year-old Brit lad has become the first in UK to perform a backflip in a wheelchair Benjamin Sleet was born with spina bifida and hydrocephalus and has always used a wheelchair to get around. He was introduced to wheelchair motor cross (WCMX) aged eight at a skateboard jam event, but his skills really took off when he got his hands on a specialist skate chair. Subscribe to our channel to be the first to see our viral, breaking news videos. ** This content is being managed by SWNS. To licence for editorial or commercial use please contact licensing@swns.com 0117 9066550** #motorcross #youngster #backflip #worldrecord