He believes getting away from the "noise" and potential distractions in New Zealand will give him the best chance of qualifying. There he will be training with some of Britain's top athletes, and competing in meets most weekends to give himself every chance to post the qualifying standard for Rio before the July 10 cut-off. While Millar will be throwing everything at qualifying for Rio, he doesn't believe the trip will be a failure if he doesn't make the grade for this year's Games. Kiwi sponsored to train with top British athletes in bid to qualify for GamesTauranga sprinter Joseph Millar is launching a last-ditch Olympic qualifying effort in Europe after receiving private funding to assist his bid. Millar came close to the IAAF "A" qualifying times - which Kiwi athletes need to meet to gain nomination - in the 100m and 200m over the summer.

Source: New Zealand Herald May 18, 2016 11:33 UTC