Geraldine Pillay
Geraldine Pillay (born 25 August 1977) is a South African retired sprinter who specialized in the 100 and 200 metres.
Early life and career
Pillay competed at various African Championships, two Olympic Games (2004 and 2008), and two Commonwealth Games.
Later life
Since retiring from competition, Pillay has become involved in mentoring future generations of South African athletes. She has been critical of Team South Africa's performance at the 2023 World Athletics Championships, calling for improved athlete support and development. She is now a teacher and Coach at St Benedict's College, Bedfordview
Achievements
- 2008 African Championships – sixth place (100 metres), fourth place (200 metres), bronze medal (4×100 metres relay)
- 2006 African Championships – silver medal (200 metres)
- 2006 Commonwealth Games – silver medal (100 metres), bronze medal (200 metres)
- 2004 African Championships – bronze medal (100 metres), gold medal (200 metres)
| Discipline | Performance | Venue | Date |
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| 60 m | 7.38 | Boston, MA(USA) | 20 January 2002 |
| 60 m | 7.38 | Allston, MA(USA) | 20 January 2002 |
| 100 m | 11.07 | Durban(RSA) | 16 April 2005 |
| 200 m | 22.80 | Pretoria(RSA | 18 Mart 2005 |
| 200 m | 22.78 | Durban(RSA) | 16 April 2005 |
| 200 m (Short Track) | 24.87 | Boston, MA(USA) | 1 December 2001 |
| 400 m | 56.12 | Kingston(JAM) | 17 February 2007 |
External links
- Balder Stone Sports Institute (Article)
- https://www.sabcsport.com/news/geraldine-pillay-concerned-about-team-sa-at-world-champs
- Geraldine Pillay at World Athletics
African Champions in women's 200 metres | |
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