THREE Teesside athletes have been rewarded for their exploits in 2014 by being included on British Athletics’ list for full funding for the new season.
Stockton sprinter Richard Kilty and Boro wheelchair racer Jade Jones are among those to be supported by the world class performance programme (WCPP) for 2014-15.
The WCPP, funded by the National Lottery through UK Sport, is split into two levels - "podium" being for athletes deemed to have the potential to medal at Rio 2016 and "podium potential" for athletes developing towards Tokyo 2020.
Kilty, who produced a stunning run to become World Indoor 60m champion in March, has been named as a "podium" athlete while 18-year-old Jones, who won bronze at the Commonwealth Games, is included in the "podium potential" list.
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Jade Jones in action
Teesside-based Sudanese sprinter Rabah Yousif also made the podium cut, but long-jumper Chris Tomlinson has dropped out completely.
British Athletics Performance Director Neil Black said: “Our World Class Performance Programme selections for 2014-15 once again reflect on the criteria of medal potential at the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
“Competition for places on the programme is extremely competitive and this year the selection panel faced tough performance decisions based on such stipulations in this funding cycle.
“Next year we are looking to build on the foundations set in 2014 and I’m excited about how our athletes will fare on the global stage at the World Championships in Beijing and the IPC World Championships in Doha.
“The support enables our athletes to be the best prepared in their quest for success in 2016, at the home World Championships in 2017 and beyond.”
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