A dream come true: Team GB select British Army star Kerenza Bryson for Paris Olympics

British Army reservist Second Lieutenant Kerenza Bryson is heading to Paris for the 2024 Olympic Games as part of Team GB.

She’s been picked by the British Olympic Association to compete in the Modern Pentathlon competition alongside fellow Brits Kate French, Joe Choong and Myles Pillage.

2Lt Bryson has had an impressive few years, winning a bronze medal at the World Championships last year and being crowned UKAF Sportswoman of the Year at a ceremony in April.

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An officer in 165 Port & Maritime Regiment Royal Logistic Corps, and a qualified doctor, 2Lt Bryson rose to third in the sport’s world rankings earlier this year and is a high hope for medal success in Paris.

"This is an absolute dream come true.10-year-old Kay would be so proud," said 2Lt Bryson when speaking to the GB Pentathlon website.

"I’m incredibly excited about competing in Paris and giving it my best shot with all my friends and family watching! Everything is now focused on making those marginal gains in the last few weeks of preparation."