Athlete Vivian Duruh

Third year pupil Vivian Duruh, of St Aidan’s High School, recently competed at the Scottish Nationals under 15 category, for the athletic shot put. Duruh successfully threw the 3 kilo shot an impressive 11.8 metres resulting in her placing first. Vivian has been involved in athletics from a young age. Vivian was introduced to the sport whilst a primary school pupil, she was recognised for her outstanding performance in athletics, excelling in shot put. The talented teen then began training 2 times a week at both the Ravenscraig and Wishaw Sport Centre, for an hour and a half to 2 hour sessions each time. Duruh also enjoys training in the comfort of her own back garden. She has also taken part in other competitions across the UK, such as in Grangemouth and Aberdeen, adding to her ever growing collection of medals and helping her continue to break records. With her family, friends and school communities continued support she hopes to be as successful as her idol, Olympian, Valerie Adams and one day place at the Olympics herself. Good luck Vivian!