Australia to fast-track vaccines for Olympic athletes

About 2,000 athletes and staff will be vaccinated before the Tokyo Olympics

About 2,000 athletes and staff will be vaccinated before the Tokyo Olympics

Australia's Olympic Committee on Wednesday hailed a decision to fast-track vaccinations for athletes travelling to the Tokyo Games despite accusations of queue-jumping.

Australian Olympic Committee CEO Matt Carroll welcomed the news Wednesday as a "great relief" to athletes and officials -- like himself -- who are going to the Games.