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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
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.
Advice for Aspiring Athletes
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
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 (4x100 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)
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
Kata Kunci Pencarian:
- Geraldine Pillay
- South Africa at the 2006 Commonwealth Games
- Cape Coloureds
- Murielle Ahouré-Demps
- Nawal El Moutawakel
- Athletics at the 2006 Commonwealth Games
- Marie Josée Ta Lou-Smith
- Athletics at the 2003 All-Africa Games
- Athletics at the 2004 Summer Olympics – Women's 100 metres
- 2002 African Championships in Athletics
