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Western Australian Institute of Sport athlete Lauren Reynolds claimed bronze in the women's final of the BMX test event for the 2012 London Olympics last weekend.

WAIS kayaker Alana Nicholls has narrowly missed out on a medal after two finals appearances at the 2011 World Championships in Hungary.

With the IAAF Athletics World Championships starting this Saturday in Daegu, Korea, two WAIS athletes will form part of Australia's much fancied jumps department.

WAIS equestrian athlete Clayton Fredericks and his mount Dunge's Laurent Rosé (Rosie) have won the last FEI eventing World Cup leg at Haras Du Pin, France with a score of 50.7 after a thrill-packed competition that saw Fredericks finish the showjumping with just one stirrup.

In the lead up to the 2011 World Sprint Canoe Championships in Hungary, WAIS-AIS kayaker Alana Nicholls spoke about the Szeged venue and her preparations for the event that starts today.

The Canoe Sprint World Championships commence in Szeged Hungary with the Australian Team in high spirits.

The pathway for the Kookaburras and Hockeyroos to qualify for the 2012 London Olympics will take place at the Oceania Cup - Olympic Qualifier in Hobart from October 5-9.

WAIS swimmers have secured bronze medals on different corners of the planet this week, with Kris Taylor medalling at the World University Games in China, whilst Brianna Throssell earned success at the World Junior Championships in Peru.

A new name has been added to the list of Western Australian swimmers gunning for a place in London and it belongs to 15 year-old school girl Brianna Throssell.

With the 2011 World Sprint Canoe Championships set to get underway in Hungary this week, WAIS kayaker Jesse Phillips has spoken of his "relief" that he and K2 200m teammate Stephen Bird will be lining up in the green and gold for Australia.