Australia has chosen the initial 14 track and field athletes for the Paris Olympics, with the final team of around 70 to be confirmed by the end of June. Four Olympic rookies, including Claudia Hollingsworth and Chris Mitrevski, secured their spots with impressive performances at the Australian championships.
Australia has selected the first 14 track and field athletes for the Paris Olympics , with the final team of about 70 to be confirmed by the end of June. Australia has selected the first 14 track and field athletes for the Paris Olympics , with the final team of about 70 to be confirmed by the end of June.
The final track and field team is expected to number roughly 70 by the end of the qualification period on 30 June. “I’ve been thinking about this one race for so long now and just to have it over with is so exciting. Now I can relax and really focus on the rest of the season. It’s pure joy.”Bol has battled hamstring soreness for much of the domestic season, but he hung tough to finish second in the men’s 800m final in 1:45.06 behind surprise winner Luke Boyes .
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