Lakes Entrance’s Aislin Jones will become Australia’s youngest ever Olympic shooter when she hits the range at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games later this year.

The Nationals Member for Gippsland East, Tim Bull, congratulated the 16-year-old Nagle College student on her selection, joining a 16-person team that was announced in Sydney today.

On the back of former local residents Jason Whateley (boxing) and Daniel McConnell (cross-country cycling) being selected, the East Gippsland community will invest huge interest in the 2016 Games.

“It’s a remarkable achievement from the local trio, who have been vying for Olympic selection over the past few years,” Mr Bull said.

“Aislin has appeared on local television, on the radio and has been a regular in local newspapers throughout her short but outstanding career in skeet shooting.

“For someone of her age to be selected is incredible. It shows a real passion and commitment for the sport.

“She’ll obviously be up against some of the world’s best shooters and I have no doubt she’ll succeed.”

The Rio Games will run from August 5-21.

“Full credit goes to her local club, Bairnsdale Field and Game, for providing her with the platform she needed to succeed at this level,” Mr Bull said.

 “All the best to Aislin on what will be an incredible experience. I am sure the entire East Gippsland community will be backing Aislin on her Olympic journey.”