Holt determined to make the most of Commonwealths selection

By Ben Baker, Sportsbeat

HAMMER thrower Sarah Holt saw her debut British outing ruined through illness but has vowed to not let anything slow her down as she prepares for an assault on next month's Commonwealth Games.

BOUNCING BACK: Sarah Holt was out of sorts in her senior Great Britain debut but she's determined to set the record straight at the Commonwealth Games

The 23-year-old has had a tough season with injury and illness but has ended it on a high after being named alongside the likes of double European champion Mo Farah in England's team for Delhi.

The Sale Harrier heads to India off the back of a Great British call-up for June's European Team Championships in Bergen only for a virus to limit her efforts to just 55.66m - nearly ten metres down on her personal best.

Holt failed to make an impact on the world class field in Norway but believes the Commonwealth Games will be a different story with her resolve strengthened after her European endeavour.

"I am really happy to be going to the Commonwealth Games," said Holt, who is part of the Original Source funded UKA Heroes initiative.  

"It was always my plan this season to try and make it to Delhi and I have been able to do just that so I am delighted.

"I went to Norway earlier in the year for the European Team Championships and even though I was a bit unfortunate with that through illness it was still a good experience for me and I took a lot from it.

"I am glad I have that under my belt as I head to Delhi and it should set me in good stead for the Commonwealth Games.

"And fingers crossed I will have no issues this time around with illness. I am not ill right now but I have had a bit of back trouble since the European trials in June and that has been flaring up again.

"I have had a problem with one of my discs since 2007 and it has come back again but I am confident I have enough time to sort it out before I go and I won't let anything stop me this time around.

"I have had a bit of a sporadic season to be honest and it has been a bit stop start but I am looking to make amends for all that and I am confident of putting in a strong performance."