Former track cycling world champion Jordan Kerby is switching his allegiances to New Zealand in an attempt to qualify for the Tokyo Olympics.
The 26-year-old won the individual pursuit world title in 2017 after moving from the road back to the track and was part of the gold medal winning Australian team pursuit squad at the Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast this year. However, he was told that he was unlikely to be part of the top combination for Tokyo 2020.
Kerby, whose mother is a New Zealander with family in Wellington, reached out to Cycling New Zealand about the potential of changing citizenship to realise his Olympic dream.
"When I was told that I was not on their radar for Tokyo, I made the decision to talk to Cycling New Zealand and look to change allegiances," said Kerby. "The Olympics is my dream.
"My mother is a proud Kiwi. I completely understand that I am coming here under my own steam and with no promises.