Equestrian veteran Tinney makes Tokyo team
Australia has summoned Olympic equestrian gold medallist Stuart Tinney to the Tokyo Games amid 16 additions to the nation's team.
Tinney, who won equestrian team gold at the 2000 Sydney Games, has received a late call-up to replace fellow rider Chris Burton, whose horse has been injured.
Tinney will compete at his fourth Olympics as Australia also confirmed the injury-enforced withdrawal of cyclist Jack Haig.
Haig broke a collarbone and suffered concussion in a crash at the Tour de France on June 29.
AusCycling is expected to announce a replacement for Haig in coming days with Ben O'Connor, currently fifth in the tour, a possibility.
Judoka Nathan Jatz has also been added to the Australian team while 14 athletes in soccer, hockey and rugby sevens have received Olympic call-ups.
The additions in the team sports follow a change in squad number regulations by the International Olympic Committee announced earlier this month.
Previously, replacements were available in several sports only in the case of injury to others, but now each replacement can be used in any match.
Australia's overall team for the Tokyo Games starting on July 23 is now 488 athletes - the largest the nation has sent to an overseas Olympics.
Australia's previous biggest team for an away Games was 482 at the 2004 Athens Olympics.
"This is an unexpected milestone - and a positive one," Australia's chef de mission Ian Chesterman said in a statement.
"I am really pleased for the athletes who now have this opportunity, just as I am disappointed when we lose athletes through the misfortunes that are a part of sport.
"The athletes announced today, from Olympic debutants to Olympic champions like Stuart Tinney, have been given an incredible opportunity and I am sure they will represent Australia with pride.
"We know these Games will be different and the regulations allowing for extended squads in these sports is a welcome adaptation that will assist our teams to be at their best."
