IAAF scholarship for Mills

Vivian Mills has been awarded an International Association of Athletics Federation (IAAF), scholarship to prepare ahead of the Olympic Games in Rio, Brazil next year.

Mills recorded the fastest time by a Ghanaian woman in 4000m in 2014 with a personal best of 53.04s.

The former national junior athlete has been one of the best-home based athletes since making a return to the sport in 2014. She capped her impressive displays throughout the 2014 season by winning the 200m event at the National Circuit Championship Finale in 23.97.

The reigning National Circuit 200m champion has arrived in Mauritius to begin her journey. According to the world athletics governing body, Mills, the 200m and 400m specialist started training soon after arriving.

The IAAF scholarship program offers athletes who have the potential but lack the appropriate athletics environment to develop their competitive performance by training in appropriate conditions and with the provision of the necessary support that may not be available in the athlete’s own country.

The scholarship guarantees full board and accommodation, health insurance, coaching services by specialized coaches, travel, basic physio-therapeutic services and monthly financial allowance.