SINGAPORE: Sprinter Shanti Pereira's recent record-breaking exploits are a testament to her talent, but other factors such as her strong foundation in the sport and training full-time have been key, Singapor
are a testament to her talent, but other factors such as her strong foundation in the sport and training full-time have been key, Singapore's former track stars said.
Former national sprinter UK Shyam described Pereira's achievements as a"landmark achievement" for Singapore sprinting. "That not just speaks of physical fitness, but the fact that her mental strength is strong enough, and she has experience to manage that excitement, and maybe even nerves.Former Singapore sprinter Glory Barnabas described Pereira's performances as"amazing" and inspirational to the next generation of sprinters.
"It could also get a bit hectic. Sometimes you're not sure what time you will finish , and then you show up at the track way later than you wanted to – you’re just not physically or mentally ready for the session which is not ideal because you want to be at your best every day.""All the decisions that you take during the entire day need to be an athlete. The things that you eat, the times that you eat and drink, the recovery ... and the number one recovery is sleep.
This coupled with generally good weather and a strong field of athletes in races would have proved beneficial, she added. "In terms of the disposition, the skills that you hone, and all that – it’s many, many, many years in the making."
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