Tokyo bound

MELISSA Tapper has been selected in Australia’s table tennis team for the Tokyo Olympics, making her the first person to be a dual Olympian and Paralympian. Photo: SUPPLIED.

By Adam Hill

June 09, 2021 | 2:11 PM

MILLY Tapper continues to create history, announced as one of the final two members of Australia’s table tennis team for the Tokyo Olympics.

Tapper became the first Australian to be selected for the Olympics and Paralympics in 2016 and Wednesday’s announcement will allow the Hamilton export to repeat the feat in 2021.