Moffatt & Kahlefeldt earn Olympic triathlon places

EMMA Moffatt and her partner Brad Kahlefeldt are Australia's first two triathlon selection nominations for the London Olympics.

Triathlon Australia have announced Moffatt, a two-time world champion, and Kahlefeldt have been nominated for their Australian team at next year's Games.

The Australian Olympic Committee will confirm the team of up to three men and three women in June.

Triathlon Australia's Olympic program had a tough year and there is growing pressure ahead of London.

Moffatt won the bronze medal at the Beijing Olympics behind compatriot and gold medallist Emma Snowsill, who has struggled for form and fitness over the last couple of years.

Moffatt also won the 2009 and 2010 world titles.

Emma Jackson was fourth in this year's world championship series and Moffatt was seventh.

But selectors said Moffatt had recorded more consistent results.

"Emma ... has been the most consistent top 10 female performer during the selection period to date," said chair of selectors Michelle Gallen.

Kahlefeldt has been Australia's best-performed male in the world championship series.

He finished 16th at the Beijing Games and this year won the Hamburg round of the series.

Kahlefeldt was the top Australian in this year's championship series, finishing 10th overall.