YORK shot-putter Scott Lincoln has been selected to represent Team GB at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics Games.

Lincoln is a six-time British champion and last month he topped the Olympic qualification distance of 21.1 metres with a throw of 21.28m at a competition in the Czech city of Brno.

That effort put him into the top three in the rankings of the best men's shot-putters of all time.

And the 28-year-old will have the chance to create further history when he heads to Japan for the Olympics, which begins next month.

Seven athletes had already secured their places in the Team GB squad for the Games, with Lincoln among the further 65 stars to be included in the 72-strong set-up.

Team GB chef de mission Mark England said: “I am extremely excited by this team of athletes and would like to congratulate them all on their selection to Team GB for the Tokyo Olympic Games.

"Athletics is always such a spectacle at any Olympic Games and we know that this year will be no different.

“The Games are within touching distance now and adding a further 65 athletes to Team GB is a significant milestone on this journey.

"We wish all those selected today the very best in their final preparations and look forward to welcoming them to Tokyo next month.”

Olympic head coach at UK Athletics Christian Malcolm said: “Every athlete and their support network should be incredibly proud of their achievement during a challenging last 18 months.

“To represent your country at an Olympic Games is an incredibly rewarding achievement, whether you have competed at a Games previously or if this is your first call-up.

"My message to those athletes nominated is enjoy this moment and keep your focus in these last few weeks as we countdown to the Games.”