Veronica Shanti Pereira, known as the Queen of Sprints, is a Singaporean track and field athlete who has established her dominance in the sprinting events.
She specialised in the 100 metres, 200 metres, 4×100 metres relay and 4×400 metres relay events, and her achievements have cemented her status as one of Singapore’s most successful athletes.
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- Full Name: Veronica Shanti Pereira
- Stage Name: Sprint Queen
- Date of birth: September 20, 1996.
- Age: 27 years old
- Place of birth: Singapore Nationality: Singaporean
- Occupation: Singaporean athlete
- Height: 1.64m
- Parents: Clarence Pereira and Bridget Jeet Pereira,
- Siblings: Valerie Pereira
- Wife/husband: Dam Tong Duong.
- Children: Unknown
- Relationship: Engaged
- Net worth: $5 million.
Early life and education
Veronica Shanti Pereira was born on 20 September 1996 in Singapore. She was raised by her parents, Clarence Pereira and Bridget Jeet Pereira, along with her older sister, Valerie Pereira.
In 2004, Veronica enrolled in the Singapore Sports School as part of the pioneering cohort and graduated in 2007 after completing her secondary education. She received a degree in Sports and Exercise Science from Auckland University of Technology in 2009.
Continuing her education, Veronica went on to study at Nanyang Technological University and graduated in 2014 with a degree in Sports Science and Management.
Career
Shanti Pereira, a Singaporean athlete, has made her name in the annals of sports with her remarkable sprinting achievements.
At the SEA Games, Pereira was a force to be reckoned with. In 2023, she won her first 100m gold medal, making history as the first Singaporean woman to achieve the remarkable feat. Her success at the SEA Games extended to the 200m, where she won multiple gold medals.
Pereira’s proudest achievement came at the 2023 Asian Athletics Championships in Bangkok, where she won a historic double gold medal, winning both the 100m and 200m. This remarkable achievement cemented her status as a sprinting powerhouse and brought great pride to her home country of Singapore.
The highlight of Pereira’s illustrious career was her qualification for the Paris Olympics. With an impressive 22.57 seconds in the 200m qualifying round at the 2023 World Championships in Athletics, Pereira has secured her place on the global stage, ready to represent Singapore and showcase her exceptional talent on the world’s most prestigious sporting platform.
Social Media
- Instagram Username: @v_shantipereira
Personal life
Singaporean young hopeful Shanti Pereira recently added another milestone to her burgeoning career. In June 2024, the talented sprinter got engaged to her longtime partner, former national sprinter Tan Zong Yang.
Net asset value
Shanti Pereira is a rising sports star who has built an impressive career for herself. Pereira has amassed a significant personal fortune through her hard work, dedication, and exceptional athletic ability. Despite her young age, Pereira is estimated to have a net worth of around $5 million.
