VERA SHOWS HER SPRINT ABILITY
STEVE ROE PROFILES A YOUNG SPRINTER WHO IS TARGETING NEXT YEAR’S WORLD UNDER-18 CHAMPS
Vera Chinedu: Kent sprinter blasts through the rain at Bedford
GARY MITCHELL
WE ARE all familiar with the expression “Mother knows best”. But is that right? Does she?
Vera Chinedu has no doubt whatsoever – the answer is ‘yes’.
Up until 2013 the talented teenage sprinter had competed many times in many places and with some success. But then her mum firmly suggested she was good enough to set her sights higher and take part in bigger and more important events – and be a regular prizewinner moreover.
“IF I’M RUNNING FAST AND WELL IN TRAINING IT SUGGESTS I’M IN GOOD SHAPE BUT NOT BURNING MYSELF OUT” VERA CHINEDU
Mrs Esther Chinedu clearly had foresight, because the following winter her daughter won an England indoor championship.