New Zealand's Maddi Wesche has got her shot put campaign off to a promising start at the Paris Olympics.

Hamish Kerr gave supporters and himself heart flutters but ended men's high jump qualifying in style.

James Preston broke Sir Peter Snell’s 800m record and has now been confirmed for the Paris Olympics.

Wellington's James Preston has surpassed the 62-year-old national 800m record of Sir Peter Snell.