Millfield Pupil Call Up To World Para Athletics Junior Championships

16 Aug 2017

Year 11 pupil Daphne Schrager has been selected for the inaugural World Para Athletics Junior Championships in Nottwil, Switzerland to be held between 3-6 August 2017.

The championship offers an opportunity for developing athletes who are on the pathway towards individual medal success at a future senior world championships or Paralympic Games.

Daphne will compete in the T35 100m and 200m at U18 level.

Daphne’s coach, Millfield Director of Athletics, Alan Richardson commented, “There is no greater honour than representing your country and Daphne’s selection is reward for her hard work, dedication and professionalism. We are all very proud of Daphne and I am confident that it will be a stepping stone to greater long term success.”