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Shanti Pereira (far left) clocked 22.79 seconds to finish sixth in the third semi-final of the 200m at the World Athletics Championships. Jamaica's Shericka Jackson (third from left) won the race in 22.00sec.
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No final berth for Shanti Pereira in history-making week

Kenya's Faith Kipyegon celebrates after winning the Women's 1500m final at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest on Aug 22, 2023.
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Kipyegon seals historic hat-trick of world 1,500m titles

Singapore's Shanti Pereira (left) clocked 22.57 seconds to finish second in Heat Three behind Jamaica’s defending champion Shericka Jackson (22.51sec).
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Pereira qualifies for 200m semis at World Athletics C'ships

Shanti Pereira (left) is beaten by Spain's Jael Bestue to third in their 100m heats at the World Athletics Championships.
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Shanti falls short of 100m semis at World Champs

Shanti Pereira (far left) claimed a historic 100m-200m sprint double at the Cambodia SEA Games in May, before repeating that feat at the Asian championships in July.
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Shanti Pereira qualifies for World Athletics Championships

Shanti Pereira claimed gold in the 200m at the Mittsommernacht Athletics meet in Berlin on July 30.
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Shanti beats Euro sprint champion to win 200m gold in Berlin