‘It’s pure joy’: Australia names first track and field athletes for Paris Olympics
- Teenager Claudia Hollingsworth among four rookies
- Nicola Olyslagers, Matt Denny and Peter Bol get tickets
Middle-distance sensation Claudia Hollingsworth and long jump surprise packet Chris Mitrevski are among four Olympic rookies who locked in their spots for the Paris Games with standout performances at the Australian track and field championships.
Hollingsworth turned 19 on Friday and enjoyed the most welcome of late birthday presents when she stormed to victory in a world-class 800m final in a personal best of 1:58.40.