Gillian Sanders

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Gillian Sanders
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Gillian Sanders in 2015
Personal information
Born (1981-10-15) 15 October 1981 (age 43)
Johannesburg, South Africa
Height169 cm (5 ft 7 in) [1]
Weight54 kg (119 lb) [1]
Website www.gilliansanders.com
Sport
Sport Triathlon
Turned pro2011 [1]
Coached byJames Beckinsale [1]
Medal record
Representing Flag of South Africa.svg  South Africa
Triathlon
Commonwealth Games
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2014 Glasgow Mixed relay

Gillian Sanders (born 15 October 1981) is a South African triathlete. She grew up in Pietermaritzburg, and took up triathlon in her youth under the influence of her father and older sister, who both competed in the sport. After competing internationally in age group and junior competition Sanders put her triathlon career on hold whilst studying law at Stellenbosch University, where she competed as a 1500m runner. She resumed triathlon competition after graduating, combining it with legal work. Sanders chose to focus on full-time competition at the end of 2011. [1] She competed in the Women's event at the 2012 Summer Olympics. [2] [3] [4]

She competed in the women's triathlon at the 2020 Summer Olympics. [5]

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References

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