World champ Kelsey-Lee Barber embraces extra hype for golden Olympic dream

Chris Dutton
December 1 2019 - 1:00pm
Canberra javelin thrower Kelsey-Lee Barber is aiming for a world championships medal. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos
Canberra javelin thrower Kelsey-Lee Barber is aiming for a world championships medal. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Kelsey-Lee Barber has been swept away into a new life of television shows, adoring fans and awards thanks to her status as the javelin world champion.

Chris Dutton

Chris Dutton

Sport editor

Chris Dutton has been a sport journalist since 2008, covering rugby union, rugby league, basketball, cricket and soccer. He has covered World Cups and Olympic Games in print and online. Chris has had a stint as news director, but is back in sport to follow the ups and downs. Email: chris.dutton@canberratimes.com.au

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