DANNY Talbot is starting the countdown to Rio 2016 with his confidence high after being selected in the 200m for the World Championships in Beijing.

Trowbridge’s Talbot competed at London 2012 in the 4x100m relay and returned to the former Olympic Stadium last month for the Sainsbury’s Anniversary Games.

With the countdown to the Rio Games passing the one-year mark earlier this week, Talbot is hungry for another crack at the Olympics.

“It’s unbelievable that Rio is so close, especially after going back to the Olympic Stadium in London last week,” said Talbot.

“I learnt so much from London and hopefully I will learn even more from going to Beijing that I can take into Rio.

"The World Championships are massive but the Olympics are always in the back of your mind, especially with it only being a year out.

“Beijing will be amazing – I’ll have the time of my life over there – but at the same time it’s all part of the learning process towards an Olympic Games. If I can get to the final in Beijing, it will ensure I go into Olympic year in a good state of mind.”