Shanti Pereira Adds 100m to Her Paris 2024 Programme
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- 18 Jul 2024
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Sprint queen Shanti Pereira is set to compete in a second event at the Paris 2024 Olympics, having qualified for the women’s 100m through her world ranking. This milestone achievement comes after the 27-year-old Singaporean earlier made history by becoming the first from her country to qualify for the Olympic 200m by meeting the World Athletics (WA) qualifying mark of 22.57 seconds.
Qualification Process
- Entry Standard: Athletes can qualify by meeting the entry standard.
- World Rankings: Qualification can also be achieved through world rankings.
- Universality Spots: Special spots awarded in events like the 100m, 800m, and marathon.
Olympic qualification through world rankings was introduced at the Tokyo Games, and Pereira is the first Singaporean to qualify this way. WA finalized its Road to Paris rankings on July 7, placing Pereira 42nd in the women’s 100m with her national record of 11.20 seconds. The top 56 athletes in the 100m event secure an Olympic berth, including those who met the entry standard of 11.07 seconds and the highest-ranked who didn’t.
An excited Pereira shared her thoughts with The Straits Times, expressing her ambitions for the Olympics: “Coach (Luis Cunha) and I are confident that we will do whatever it takes to be able to get some good times at the Olympics, have fun and do our best.”
This achievement solidifies Pereira’s status as a trailblazer in Singaporean athletics, enhancing her already impressive resume. Her participation in both the 100m and 200m events at Paris 2024 highlights her versatility and determination.
Pereira's journey and performance at the upcoming Olympics will be closely watched, as she aims to make a significant impact on the world stage and inspire future generations of athletes from Singapore.
