Holly Mills reflects on struggles after injuries end heptathlon career
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 7:52 AM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
Holly Mills spoke to BBC South Today about her struggles following multiple injuries that ended her heptathlon career. Mills, who came close to qualifying for the Tokyo Olympics in 2021, faced serious injuries beginning at the 2022 European Championships. Despite an impressive start to her career, including a fourth-place finish at the 2022 World Indoor Championships, she ultimately accepted the end of her competitive journey. Mills is now transitioning to triathlon training in Sydney and expresses hopes of turning professional.
- •Mills aims for professional triathlon after ending heptathlon career.
- •She suffered multiple injuries, including a partially torn Achilles and a ruptured hamstring.
- •Mills missed the Tokyo Olympics by one place in world rankings.
- •She experienced significant challenges with self-esteem due to injury setbacks.
- •Friends report that she appears happier and is thriving in her new focus.
- 7:52 AMYahoo Sports — 'I was a ghost of myself after injuries' - Mills
"Ex-heptathlete Holly Mills tells BBC South Today about how injuries made her feel like a ghost of her former self.
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