Geraldine Pillay

Geraldine Pillay 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, 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 in Athletics|2008 African Championships] – sixth place, fourth place, bronze medal
2006 African Championships – silver medal
2006 Commonwealth Games – silver medal, bronze medal
2004 African Championships – bronze medal, gold medal

Discipline	Performance	Venue	Date
60 m	7.38	Boston, MA	20 January 2002
60 m	7.38	Allston, MA	20 January 2002
100 m	11.07	Durban	16 April 2005
200 m	22.80	Pretoria	16 April 2005
200 m	24.87	Boston, MA	1 December 2001
400 m	56.12	Kingston	17 February 2007