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Australia's women have long done the heavy lifting at the Olympics and that's set to continue in Tokyo this year with more talent in their ranks.

10 Australian female athletes to watch at the Tokyo Olympics

Kelsey-Lee Barber - Winning the world championship in 2019, javelin thrower Barber is a big improver since Rio.

Ash Barty - Despite not competing overseas in 2020, the world No.1 says the Olympics are a priority.

Liz Cambage - After a disappointing 2016 campaign by the Opals, enforcer Cambage will be looking to bow out of Olympic duty with an elusive gold medal.

Jessica Fox - With 10 world titles, Fox is looking to take advantage of the introduction of women's canoe single event to her kayak speciality and land double gold.

Stephanie Gilmore - With seven world titles to her name Gilmore could add to her glittering career with the first Olympic surfing gold medal.

Minjee Lee - The former world amateur champion and now world No.8 Lee had a taste of the Games at Rio but now 24 is primed to attack the medals.

Ariarne Titmus - The new queen of Australian swimming, world 400m freestyle champion Titmus also has her eye on the 200m and 800m treble.

Annette Edmondson - The track and road cyclist has won multiple gold medals at both the Commonwealth Games and world championships in a variety of events.

Emily Chalker - A mainstay of the Hockeyroos since 2011, Chalker, who has an amazing 230 caps, is on track for her third Olympic Games.

Charlotte Caslick - Caslick became the face of the gold medal-winning women's Rugby Sevens team in Rio. She's been recovering from back fractures but will be ready for Tokyo.