Shanti Pereira makes history for Singapore at Glasgow Commonwealth Games, qualifies for 200m final

Shanti Pereira made history as the first Singaporean to qualify for an individual sprint final at the Commonwealth Games.

At the Games in Glasgow, Pereira set a season-best of 22.81s to finish third in her 200m semi-final race and eighth overall.

"(To finish) under 23s, I'm so happy. It's been such a long time coming," she said.

The 200m final is slated to be held on Saturday morning Singapore time.

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