Luton’s Revée Walcott-Nolan will be a two-times Olympian when she heads to Paris after being picked for Team GB to compete in the 1500m.
The 29-year-old, who began running at Luton Athletics Club and went on to win the British 1500m title in 2021, made her major championships debut in the Tokyo Games three years ago, but missed out on the semi-finals of the by 0.01 seconds.
After moving abroad last year to join the On Athletics Club (Europe) In March, Walcott-Nolan reached the final of the World Indoors in Glasgow in March and then secured her spot at her second Games by finishing third at the British Athletics Championships.
Posting on Instagram, Walcott-Nolan wrote: ‘Officially selected for the Paris Olympics! 🇫🇷
Soon to be 2xOlympian’.
Team GB Chef de Mission, Mark England OBE, said: “The Games are within touching distance now and I am delighted to welcome a hugely talented and exciting track and field squad to Team GB today.
“The group boasts a very strong mix of Olympic, World and European medallists. I am confident that their experience will be a source of inspiration and support not only to the 35 debutants who have also made the team, but to the wider Team GB too.
“Athletics fans were treated to some outstanding breakthrough performances at the British Championships in Manchester last week which has given us a glimpse of what we can expect next month in Paris.”
Team Leader, Paula Dunn, said: “Congratulations to all the athletes and their support networks on their selection for Paris 2024. It is a huge moment in their careers, and they have all worked incredibly hard to get into this position. I wish all the selected athletes well in their last few weeks of preparation and we will continue to ensure that they can optimise and maximise all the support required leading into Paris.
“It’s a brilliant mix of athletes who have multiple global medals alongside some amazing young talent that has only just broken through this season. We saw a number of athletes step up at this weekend’s Microplus UK Athletics Championships with some exceptional performances across the board to get those standards.
“We know from this we have a high quality team for Paris next month who know how to produce their best when it counts and will be challenging for medals and those Olympic final spots. It’s an exciting time for everyone, and we’re incredibly proud of the team named today.”
