OLYMPIC silver-medallist Emily Campbell will be Team GB’s sole weightlifter at the Paris Games, it was announced today.

Campbell created history in Tokyo three years ago when she won silver in the 87kg+ category to become the first British woman to win a medal in weightlifting at the Olympics.

Nottingham-born Campbell was one of four British weightlifters at the Tokyo Games, but she will be the nation’s only representative this summer.

Stuart Martin, British weightlifting head of performance, said: “We are delighted that Emily’s place at Paris 2024 has been confirmed.

“The qualification process has been competitive. Despite a few bumps in the road Emily has maintained her position as the top lifter in Europe for the last four years running and is the only super heavyweight female athlete from Europe to qualify for Paris.”

Campbell added: “I’m beyond excited that I’ve been selected for my second Olympic Games.”