Whitlam won gold at the U23 World Championships (Getty Images)

Warrington rower Olivia Whitlam has been selected to represent Great Britain in the Women's Pairs at the Beijing Olympics.

Whitlam and her partner Louisa Reeve booked their place in China at the final Olympic Qualification event in Poznan, Poland on 18 June.

The British Olympic Association have now officially included them in its biggest rowing team since 1992.

A total of 43 rowers will compete in 12 boats in Beijing.