Owen Miller from Fife AC has broken through the 4 minute barrier for 1500 metres for the first time in his career. At the Scottish Athletics Open Graded Meet at Grangemouth Stadium, the ex Woodmill HS T20 middle distance athlete recorded a sensational personal best time of 3:57.35
Coach Steve Doig and his devoted family, friends and supporters have always known Owen was capable of running under four minutes and Wednesday 4th July was the occasion when the conditions and race line up were just perfect. Prior to the Games in London in 2012 Owen ran 4:02.63 for a personal best time that has stood for six years. On 12th May at the East District Championships, Owen ran 4:02.88 and hinted that something special was about to happen this year.
Owen has also run a PB for the mile this year and is ranked one for 3K and ranked two for 1500 metres in the UK. Just maybe we shall see him take that number one spot once his latest time hits the rankings list. Owen has a very special relationship with his coach and since moving to Fife AC he has gone from strength to strength. The intimidating four minute barrier has been breached for the first time by the athlete who lives in Dunfermline and who knows what lies ahead now.
Disability Sport Fife is fiercely proud of Scotland’s leading T20 middle distance athlete. Like every Para athlete Owen has experienced ups and downs and of course injuries. However he has never dropped his head or lost his enthusiasm for his sport. This incredible personal best performance is an appropriate reward for a highly committed, talented and extremely popular athlete. Well done Owen.
Richard Brickley MBE – President Disability Sport Fife