{"id":10808,"date":"2023-06-23T06:17:06","date_gmt":"2023-06-23T06:17:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kede.com.br\/sport\/george-mills-british-athlete-on-taking-a-different-path-and-aiming-for-world-championships\/"},"modified":"2023-06-23T06:17:07","modified_gmt":"2023-06-23T06:17:07","slug":"george-mills-british-athlete-on-taking-a-different-path-and-aiming-for-world-championships","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kede.com.br\/sport\/george-mills-british-athlete-on-taking-a-different-path-and-aiming-for-world-championships\/","title":{"rendered":"George Mills: British athlete on taking a different path and aiming for World Championships"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div data-reactid=\".dxvfz5jnm4.0.0.0.1\">\n<figure class=\"gs-u-mt0 gs-u-mb-alt+ story-body__media story-body__media--figure qa-story-body-media story-body__media--lead\" data-reactid=\".dxvfz5jnm4.0.0.0.1.$image-0\"><span class=\"gs-u-display-block story-body__media\" data-reactid=\".dxvfz5jnm4.0.0.0.1.$image-0.0\"><span class=\"gs-u-display-block gs-o-responsive-image\" style=\"padding-bottom:56.25%;\" data-reactid=\".dxvfz5jnm4.0.0.0.1.$image-0.0.0\"><\/span><\/span><figcaption class=\"gel-brevier gs-u-ph+ gs-u-pv-alt story-body__media__caption story-body__media__caption--image\" data-reactid=\".dxvfz5jnm4.0.0.0.1.$image-0.1\">George Mills reached the final of the European Indoor Championships earlier this year<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<table class=\"gs-o-table story-body__table\" data-reactid=\".dxvfz5jnm4.0.0.0.1.$table-1\">\n<thead class=\"gs-o-table__head gel-brevier \" data-reactid=\".dxvfz5jnm4.0.0.0.1.$table-1.0\">\n<tr class=\"\" data-reactid=\".dxvfz5jnm4.0.0.0.1.$table-1.0.$row-0\"\/><\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"gel-long-primer \" data-reactid=\".dxvfz5jnm4.0.0.0.1.$table-1.1\">\n<tr class=\"\" data-reactid=\".dxvfz5jnm4.0.0.0.1.$table-1.1.$row-0\">\n<td class=\"gs-o-table__cell\" colspan=\"1\" data-reactid=\".dxvfz5jnm4.0.0.0.1.$table-1.1.$row-0.$td-0\"><strong data-reactid=\".dxvfz5jnm4.0.0.0.1.$table-1.1.$row-0.$td-0.0:0\">Date: <\/strong><span data-reactid=\".dxvfz5jnm4.0.0.0.1.$table-1.1.$row-0.$td-0.0:1\">Friday 23<\/span><strong data-reactid=\".dxvfz5jnm4.0.0.0.1.$table-1.1.$row-0.$td-0.0:2\"> &#8211;<\/strong><span data-reactid=\".dxvfz5jnm4.0.0.0.1.$table-1.1.$row-0.$td-0.0:3\"> Sunday, 25 June <\/span><strong data-reactid=\".dxvfz5jnm4.0.0.0.1.$table-1.1.$row-0.$td-0.0:4\">Times (BST): <\/strong><span data-reactid=\".dxvfz5jnm4.0.0.0.1.$table-1.1.$row-0.$td-0.0:5\">Friday 15:05, Saturday 14:00 &amp; Sunday 14:20<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"\" data-reactid=\".dxvfz5jnm4.0.0.0.1.$table-1.1.$row-1\">\n<td class=\"gs-o-table__cell\" colspan=\"1\" data-reactid=\".dxvfz5jnm4.0.0.0.1.$table-1.1.$row-1.$td-0\"><strong data-reactid=\".dxvfz5jnm4.0.0.0.1.$table-1.1.$row-1.$td-0.0:0\">Coverage:<\/strong><span data-reactid=\".dxvfz5jnm4.0.0.0.1.$table-1.1.$row-1.$td-0.0:1\"> Live on BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport website &amp; app <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p role=\"introduction\" class=\"qa-introduction gel-pica-bold\" data-reactid=\".dxvfz5jnm4.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-2\"><span data-reactid=\".dxvfz5jnm4.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-2.0\">George Mills is more than happy to talk about the role his Dad has played in shaping his career. <\/span><\/p>\n<div data-reactid=\".dxvfz5jnm4.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-3\">\n<p class=\"\" data-reactid=\".dxvfz5jnm4.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-3.0\"><span data-reactid=\".dxvfz5jnm4.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-3.0.0\">After all, anyone who has played football for England knows how to cope with the demands of performing at the highest level.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"\" data-reactid=\".dxvfz5jnm4.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-4\"><span data-reactid=\".dxvfz5jnm4.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-4.0\">The 24-year-old&#8217;s father, Danny, formerly of Leeds United and Manchester City, won 19 caps for his country. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-reactid=\".dxvfz5jnm4.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-5\"><span data-reactid=\".dxvfz5jnm4.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-5.0\">His younger brother, Stanley, is following in Danny&#8217;s footsteps and last season made his senior debut for Premier League club Everton.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-reactid=\".dxvfz5jnm4.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-6\"><span data-reactid=\".dxvfz5jnm4.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-6.0\">But Mills, crowned British 1500m champion in 2020, has proceeded on his own path &#8211; one which could take him to thrilling new heights this summer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-reactid=\".dxvfz5jnm4.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-7\"><span data-reactid=\".dxvfz5jnm4.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-7.0\">&#8220;I wouldn&#8217;t say I chose not to be a footballer,&#8221; jokes Mills. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-reactid=\".dxvfz5jnm4.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-8\"><span data-reactid=\".dxvfz5jnm4.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-8.0\">&#8220;It&#8217;s one of those things that happens to you. I found my love of running &#8211; it&#8217;s an incredible sport to be part of.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-reactid=\".dxvfz5jnm4.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-9\"><span data-reactid=\".dxvfz5jnm4.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-9.0\">&#8220;My Dad has played a big part in helping to build my career. He really taught me how to deal with the pressure and everything that comes with it. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-reactid=\".dxvfz5jnm4.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-10\"><span data-reactid=\".dxvfz5jnm4.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-10.0\">&#8220;The main thing he has taught me is discipline. He always says that if you&#8217;re going to do something, make sure you do it properly. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-reactid=\".dxvfz5jnm4.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-11\"><span data-reactid=\".dxvfz5jnm4.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-11.0\">&#8220;I try to cover every base possible to make myself the best athlete that I can be.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-reactid=\".dxvfz5jnm4.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-12\"><span data-reactid=\".dxvfz5jnm4.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-12.0\">This weekend, Mills will compete in a GB vest at a senior outdoor competition for the first time at the European Team Athletics Championships, live on BBC&#8217;s digital platforms <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/sport\/olympics\/65825837\" class=\"story-body__internal-link\" title=\"\" data-reactid=\".dxvfz5jnm4.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-12.$link-2\"><span data-reactid=\".dxvfz5jnm4.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-12.$link-2.0\">from Friday to Sunday<\/span><\/a><span data-reactid=\".dxvfz5jnm4.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-12.3\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-reactid=\".dxvfz5jnm4.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-13\"><span data-reactid=\".dxvfz5jnm4.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-13.0\">Beyond that competition, however, he has grander plans in mind. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-reactid=\".dxvfz5jnm4.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-14\"><span data-reactid=\".dxvfz5jnm4.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-14.0\">A blistering three minute 33 second 1500m in Germany last month saw Mills achieve the World Championships qualifying standard in his opening race of the season.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-reactid=\".dxvfz5jnm4.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-15\"><span data-reactid=\".dxvfz5jnm4.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-15.0\">That efficient execution has allowed him to fix his sights on next month&#8217;s British Championships, which will double as the trials for a place in the GB team for Budapest in August. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-reactid=\".dxvfz5jnm4.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-16\"><span data-reactid=\".dxvfz5jnm4.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-16.0\">It also allowed Mills the luxury of trying his first 5,000m race earlier in June &#8211; clocking an impressive 13:18.33 on his debut in Paris.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-reactid=\".dxvfz5jnm4.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-17\"><span data-reactid=\".dxvfz5jnm4.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-17.0\">&#8220;Qualifying for the Worlds, especially given the quality in the men&#8217;s 1500m in Britain, it would mean everything,&#8221; says Mills.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-reactid=\".dxvfz5jnm4.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-18\"><span data-reactid=\".dxvfz5jnm4.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-18.0\">&#8220;A lot of people have put a lot of time and effort into me so I&#8217;ll do everything I can to try and make that a reality.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-reactid=\".dxvfz5jnm4.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-19\"><span data-reactid=\".dxvfz5jnm4.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-19.0\">&#8220;It&#8217;s been in my head along time. Probably since the end of last year I&#8217;ve been thinking, come the British trials, I want to be ready for business.&#8221; <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-reactid=\".dxvfz5jnm4.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-20\"><span data-reactid=\".dxvfz5jnm4.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-20.0\">His competition for a place in the British team is likely to include reigning world champion Jake Wightman, 2022 finalist Josh Kerr and European indoor silver medallist Neil Gourley &#8211; but it is not a challenge which fazes him.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-reactid=\".dxvfz5jnm4.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-21\"><span data-reactid=\".dxvfz5jnm4.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-21.0\">&#8220;It&#8217;s a pretty cool generation to be a part of,&#8221; says Mills, who finished fifth in last year&#8217;s world trials. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-reactid=\".dxvfz5jnm4.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-22\"><span data-reactid=\".dxvfz5jnm4.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-22.0\">&#8220;You really have to get everything out of yourself.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-reactid=\".dxvfz5jnm4.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-23\"><span data-reactid=\".dxvfz5jnm4.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-23.0\">Mills will be hoping for much better fortune on Saturday compared to his last outing in a GB vest, when he was brought down early in the 1500m final at the European Indoor Championships in March.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-reactid=\".dxvfz5jnm4.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-24\"><span data-reactid=\".dxvfz5jnm4.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-24.0\">&#8220;At the end of the day, it was just a case of wrong place at the wrong time,&#8221; says Mills.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-reactid=\".dxvfz5jnm4.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-25\"><span data-reactid=\".dxvfz5jnm4.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-25.0\">&#8220;The couple of days after were pretty tough but there wasn&#8217;t time to dwell on it and, to be honest, it gave me more focus and motivation leading into the summer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-reactid=\".dxvfz5jnm4.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-26\"><span data-reactid=\".dxvfz5jnm4.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-26.0\">&#8220;My Dad flew out for the final and, as much as I didn&#8217;t want to hear it at the time, he reminded me that it&#8217;s just one of those things, so I needed to pick myself up and get back to work.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-reactid=\".dxvfz5jnm4.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-27\"><span data-reactid=\".dxvfz5jnm4.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-27.0\">&#8220;He says he can often find it a stressful three-and-a-half-minutes when I&#8217;m competing, but I think my family are starting to trust me a little bit more and hopefully, over time, it can become slightly more enjoyable for them.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-reactid=\".dxvfz5jnm4.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-28\"><span data-reactid=\".dxvfz5jnm4.0.0.0.1.$paragraph-28.0\">Britain has named 45 athletes who will compete in the European Team Athletics Championships &#8211; part of the European Games &#8211; in Silesia, which begin on Friday.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/sport\/athletics\/65977497?at_medium=RSS&#038;at_campaign=KARANGA\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>George Mills reached the final of the European Indoor Championships earlier this year Date: Friday 23 &#8211; Sunday, 25 June Times (BST): Friday 15:05, Saturday 14:00 &amp; Sunday 14:20 Coverage: Live on BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport website &amp; app George Mills is more than happy to talk about the role his Dad has played in [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":10809,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[15],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/kede.com.br\/sport\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10808"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/kede.com.br\/sport\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/kede.com.br\/sport\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kede.com.br\/sport\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kede.com.br\/sport\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10808"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/kede.com.br\/sport\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10808\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":10810,"href":"https:\/\/kede.com.br\/sport\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10808\/revisions\/10810"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kede.com.br\/sport\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/10809"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/kede.com.br\/sport\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10808"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kede.com.br\/sport\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=10808"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kede.com.br\/sport\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=10808"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}