John Myles-Mills Explained

John Myles-Mills (born April 19, 1966) is a retired Ghanaian athlete who competed in the 100 and 200 metres. He represented Ghana at the Olympics in 1988 and 1992, being the country's flagbearer on both occasions. He also ran in the national relay team at both the 1987 and 1991 World Championships in Athletics. His teammates included Eric Akogyiram, Salaam Gariba and Emmanuel Tuffour, as well as Nelson Boateng on the Olympic team.

His younger brother Leonard Myles-Mills was also a sprint athlete.[1]

International competitions

Representing
1987All-Africa GamesNairobi, Kenyabgcolor=silver2nd200 m20.94
World ChampionshipsRome, Italy7th (semis)4 × 100 m relay39.94
1988African ChampionshipsAnnaba, Algeriabgcolor=gold1st100 m10.25
Olympic GamesSeoul, South Korea8th (semis)100 m10.43
6th (q-finals)200 m20.95
5th (semis)4 × 100 m relay39.46
1989World Indoor ChampionshipsBudapest, Hungarybgcolor=silver2nd60 m6.59
1991UniversiadeSheffield, United Kingdom11th (h)4 × 100 m relay41.69
World ChampionshipsTokyo, Japan7th (heats)4 × 100 m relay39.55
1992African ChampionshipsBelle Vue Maurel, Mauritius3rd200 m21.31
Olympic GamesBarcelona, Spain5th (q-finals)100 m10.41
6th (semis)4 × 100 m relay39.28
IAAF World CupHavana, Cuba3rd4 × 100 m relay39.08

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://byucougars.com/staff/m-track-field/leonard-myles-mills Leonard Myles-Mills Staff Bio | Men's Track Assistant Coach