Athletics: Ashlee Nelson selected for British Olympic team
The 17-year-old City of Stoke speedster has been added to the women's 4 x 100m relay team after a series of impressive displays in recent months.
The Birches Head youngster will now join elder brother Alex in the British squad, after he was selected for the men's 200m event.
Nelson achieved the B qualifying standard for the Games in May, when she ran an impressive 11.37 seconds on her way to victory in the Pavia International meeting in Italy.
She then went on to claim a double sprint success in Bedford at the beginning of June, before claiming a silver medal in the 100m at the World Junior Championships in Poland.
A delighted Nelson said, “It's come as a bit of a shock, but I'm absolutely delighted.
“No other competition can compare to the Olympic Games, and I'm sure it will be a great experience.”
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