Shanti Pereira, born 20 September 1996, is an elite track and field athlete representing Singapore. His skills span across multiple sprinting disciplines including the 100 metres, 200 metres, 4 x 100 meters relay and 4 x 400 meters relay.
She is extraordinary achievements include setting a national record in the 100 meters with an impressive timing of 11.20 seconds, as well as setting a national record in the 200 meters with an impressive timing of 22.57 seconds.
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Personal Information
| Full Name | Veronica Shanti Pereira |
| Date of Birth | 20 September, 1996 |
| Age | 27 years |
| Nationality | Singapore |
| Height | 1.64 m |
| Weight | 54 kg |
| Sport | Athletics |
His dominance extended to the Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games), where he set a remarkable 200m record with a time of 22.69 seconds. Also, at the Asian Athletics Championships. Shanti Perera achieved a Games record by completing the 200m race in just 22.70 seconds.
His outstanding performance in 2023 earned him the prestigious distinction of being ranked first in Asia in both 100m and 200m by World Athletics Records. Her journey in the world of athletics is a testament to her extraordinary speed and dedication to the sport.
World Ranking
- Current Positions
| Discipline | Score | Place |
|---|---|---|
| Women’s 200m | 1232 | 23 |
| Women’s 100m | 1220 | 46 |
| Women’s Overall Ranking | 1261 | 336 |
- Highest Positions
| Discipline | Weeks | Place |
|---|---|---|
| Women’s 200m | 6 | 23 |
| Women’s 100m | 4 | 46 |
| Women’s Overall Ranking | 3 | 312 |
Achievements
| Asian Games | 2023 | Hangzhou | Gold Medal – 1st Place | 200 Metres |
| 2023 | Hangzhou | Silver Medal – 2nd Place | 100 Metres | |
| Asian Championships | 2023 | Bangkok | Gold Medal – 1st Place | 200 Metres |
| 2023 | Bangkok | Gold Medal – 1st Place | 100 Metres |
Personal Bests
- 200 Metres – 22.57s (Wind: -0.4 m/s, Budapest, Aug 2023)
- 100 Metres – 11.20s (Wind: 0.0 m/s, Bangkok, Jul 2023)
- 60 Metres – 7.61s (Hangzhou, Feb 2014) (Indoor)
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27 years
20 September, 1996.
1.64 m
Singaporean
Around $5 million
Singapore is basking in the glory of its first athletics gold in nearly half a century, thanks to Indian-origin sprinter Pereira, who clocked an impressive 23.03 seconds in the women’s 200m final at the Asian Games in Hangzhou, China. This historic win marks Singapore’s first athletics gold since 1974 and is a momentous achievement for Pereira and her city-state.
Heading into the Olympic year, Shanti has already secured the essential qualifying time standard, setting the stage for her journey to the Games.
Her Kerala connections run deep, with her roots tracing back to the state. Shanti’s grandfather, N H Pereira, proudly hailed from Vettukad, located near Thiruvananthapuram.
Clarence Pereira, Bridget Jeet Pereira
Singapore
Luis Cunha
Bridget Jeet Pereira
Clarence Pereira
Her roots in Kerala, India