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.

Olympic experience

2004 Athens Olympic image

In 2015, Pillay shared her experiences competing at the 2004 Athens Olympics, describing the eye-opening nature of the event and the importance of the Olympic spirit.

Beijing 2008 Olympics image

Advice for aspiring athletes

Running track 1,2,3 image

Pillay has offered several tips for athletes aiming for Olympic success, including:

Maintaining focus and routine
Avoiding distractions from social media and media reports
Sticking to a healthy diet
Avoiding overtraining

Later life

Time image

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

medal drawing

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)

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Discipline	Performance	Venue	Date
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

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