Tamsin Cook, Brianna Throssell and Zac Incerti book ticket to Tokyo Olympic Games

WAIS swimmers Tamsin Cook and Brianna Throssell earn selection for second Olympic Games with Zac Incerti to make his debut in Tokyo.

Five years ago in Rio, Cook was the youngest member of the swimming team and went on to take a silver medal in the 4x200m relay. After taking a break from the sport due to injury and different focuses she returned to the WAIS squad under old coach Mick Palfrey in the second half of 2020. Her return has again rocketed her to the top of the sport finishing second with a personal best in the 400m freestyle.

Brianna Throssell will be aiming to add an Olympic gold medal to her World Championship and Commonwealth Games gold. After narrowly missing qualifying in the 100m butterfly in the first event of Trials, there was no stopping Throssell in the 200m as she flew home to secure selection to a second Olympic team.

Broome born Zac Incerti has earned an debut Olympic with strong performances in the 100 and 200 metre freestyle events. A fifth place finish in the 200m on Sunday followed by fourth in the 100m on Wednesday will likely see Incerti line up in the 4x100m and 4x200m relay teams in Tokyo.

Australian Olympic Team Chef de Mission Ian Chesterman said the announcement was a great milestone for all 35 athletes.

“Tonight’s selection caps a special week in the pool, with exceptional achievements from our athletes,” Mr Chesterman said. “Swimming has such an incredible Olympic history for our country and this Team is ready to build on that legacy with their own inspiring performances in Tokyo.

“Congratulations to all of the athletes, the coaches, support staff, friends and family who have been there every step of the way to help them realise their Olympic dream.”

Swimming Australia Head Coach Rohan Taylor congratulated the athletes on their selection.

“I’ve been really pleased with the performances this week,” Taylor said. “It’s so great to be able to get back to quality racing at a meet like this and see our team perform so well. I feel we have strong team, and I’m particularly pleased with the strength of our relays, it shows the fantastic depth in this squad.

“Getting selected onto the Olympic Games is a real team effort. These athletes have great support behind them, congratulations and thank you to the coaches, support staff and supporters who have helped make this happen.

“We have a big five weeks ahead of us. Now it’s about preparing our athletes for what they’ll experience and get them ready to perform on the biggest stage in the world in Tokyo.”

WAIS Swimming Head Coach Mick Palfrey has been appointed to the Australian Olympic Team as a coach.