Maryse Justin-Pyndiah
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Mauritian |
| Born | 25 August 1959 |
| Died | 25 September 1995(aged 36) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Long-distance running |
| Event | Marathon |
Maryse Justin-Pyndiah(25 August 1959 – 25 September 1995) was a Mauritianlong-distance runner.She died of cancer.[2]
Family life
[edit]She was born as Maryse Justin and after marriage changed her name to Maryse Justin-Pyndiah.[3][4]
She worked in a textile factory in Floréal. As part of her training regime she ran daily from her home inQuatre Bornesto her workplace.[5]
Achievements
[edit]At the 1985 Indian Ocean Island Games,Jeux des Îles de l'Océan Indien(JIOI) she came out first in the 3000m women's race event ahead of Albertine Rahéliarisoa and Jacqueline Razanadravao of Madagascar.[6]
Maryse Justin-Pyndiah also competed in thewomen's marathonat the1988 Summer Olympics,where she ranked 51st.[7]
Tribute
[edit]The Maryse Justin-Pyndiah Stadium, located inRéduit (Mauritius),is named after her.[8]
References
[edit]- ^"1985 Indian Ocean Island Games".Athletics Podium.Retrieved15 April2022.
- ^"DÉCÉDÉE IL Y A VINGT ANS: Maryse Justin, l'éternelle championne".lemauricien.Retrieved20 May2017.
- ^Ramenah, Sandhya."Le parcours des Télégous à l'île Maurice Et la contribution du pandit Gunnaya Ottoo à la création d'une élite".Revue Historique de l’Océan Indien n° 13.Retrieved25 June2021.
- ^"Cross Country newsletter"(PDF).Mauritius Athletics Association.Retrieved15 April2020.
- ^"Décédée il y a vingt ans: Maryse Justin, l'éternelle championne".Le Mauricien.Retrieved24 July2015.
- ^"1985 Indian Ocean Island Games".Athletics Podium.Retrieved15 April2022.
- ^Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen;Mallon, Bill;et al."Maryse Justin Olympic Results".Olympics at Sports-Reference.com.Sports Reference LLC.Archived fromthe originalon 18 April 2020.Retrieved20 May2017.
- ^"Sofitel Mauritius Imperial Resort and Spa".Africa Stay.Retrieved15 April2022.
