Geraldine Pillay (born 25 August 1977) is a South African retired sprinter who specialized in the

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and

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Early life and career

Pillay competed at various

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, two

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(2004 and 2008), and two

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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

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, calling for improved athlete support and development. She is now a teacher and Coach at

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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) *

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– 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 * * 1977 births Living people South African female sprinters Athletes (track and field) at the 2004 Summer Olympics Olympic athletes for South Africa Athletes (track and field) at the 2006 Commonwealth Games Commonwealth Games silver medallists for South Africa Commonwealth Games athletes for South Africa Commonwealth Games bronze medallists for South Africa African Games silver medalists for South Africa African Games silver medalists in athletics (track and field) Athletes (track and field) at the 2003 All-Africa Games Olympic female sprinters 21st-century South African sportswomen Medallists at the 2006 Commonwealth Games Commonwealth Games silver medallists in athletics Commonwealth Games bronze medallists in athletics {{SouthAfrica-athletics-bio-stub