Growing up on the family farm in Donnybrook, 2 hours south of Perth, Australia, Josh Sheehan has lived an active life with a passion for dirt bikes, cars and extreme sports.
Josh made a huge impact at Night of the Jumps World Championships with 6 straight wins and then entered Red Bull X-Fighters and after winning he home-nation round of Sydney 2011, Josh had stamped his authority as one of the best riders in the world.
Currently the only rider who consistently performs the Double Backflip, Josh recently made history by landing the first ever Triple Backflip on a motorbike. Along with an array of visually effortless flip combos and technical tricks, Josh Sheehan will continue to be part of the small group of riders who continues to innovate the sport of FMX for years to come.
Quick Facts
| AKA | Sheeny |
| D.O.B | 27/2/86 |
| Weight | 78Kg |
| Born | Donnybrook WA |
| Resides | Donnybrook WA |
| Favourite Quote | "Chase your dreams, they’re closer than you think." |
| Training Ground | Family Farm in Donnybrook |
| Favourite Tracks | Farm Jam compound is pretty fun |
| Inspirations | My Dad, my brother Chris, Travis Pastrana |
| @sheenyfmx | |
| Josh Sheehan (athlete) | |
| @sheenyFMX |
Career
2015
Landed first ever triple backflip at Pastrana land
3rd - X-Games quarter pipe best trick
5th - Greece and Madrid X-Fighters
2014
2x 1st and 2nd - X-Fighters tour champion
2013
2nd - Swatch Free4Style
3rd - red bull X-Fighters
2012
3rd - X Fighters Madrid
1st - NOT
2011
1st - Farm Jam New Zealand
3rd - X Fighters Rome
1st - 6 times, Night of Jumps World Championships
3rd - X Games Best trick
1st - Red Bull X Fighters Sydney