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Gillian Sanders

1981 - Today

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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. Read more on Wikipedia

Her biography is available in 9 different languages on Wikipedia. Gillian Sanders is the 9,272nd most popular athlete (down from 7,840th in 2024), the 553rd most popular biography from South Africa (down from 467th in 2019) and the 60th most popular South African Athlete.

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Among ATHLETES

Among athletes, Gillian Sanders ranks 9,272 out of 6,025. Before her are Deng Yawen, Spencer Lee, Courtney Frerichs, Paige Hauschild, Krisztián Manhercz, and Long Daoyi. After her are Wilfried Happio, Mateusz Borkowski, Viktoria Chaika, Bryshon Nellum, Marvin René, and Jean-Baptiste Bernaz.

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Contemporaries

Among people born in 1981, Gillian Sanders ranks 1,784. Before her are Graham Stack, Terry Pheto, Gary Taylor-Fletcher, Kara Lawson, Paul Martin, and Geetu Mohandas. After her are Graeme Smith, Ayesha Omar, Brandon Simpson, Jenny Meadows, Meesha Shafi, and Sanita Pušpure.

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In South Africa

Among people born in South Africa, Gillian Sanders ranks 553 out of 454. Before her are Nomzamo Mbatha (1990), Jordy Smith (1988), Morné Morkel (1984), Terry Pheto (1981), Thembi Kgatlana (1996), and Bongani Zungu (1992). After her are Graeme Smith (1981), Wang Na (null), Henri Schoeman (1991), Lyle Foster (2000), Kagiso Rabada (1995), and Devon Conway (1991).

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Among ATHLETES In South Africa

Among athletes born in South Africa, Gillian Sanders ranks 60. Before her are Zane Weir (1995), Shaun Keeling (1987), Lawrence Brittain (1990), Bianca Buitendag (1993), Antonio Alkana (1990), and Jordy Smith (1988). After her are Wang Na (null), Henri Schoeman (1991), Jean van der Westhuyzen (1998), Cecil Afrika (1988), Stephen Mokoka (1985), and Wenda Nel (null).

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