Maryse Justin-Pyndiah (25 August 1959 – 25 September 1995) was a Mauritian
long-distance runner
Long-distance running, or endurance running, is a form of continuous running over distances of at least . Physiologically, it is largely Aerobic exercise, aerobic in nature and requires endurance, stamina as well as mental strength.
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. She died of cancer.
Family life
She was born as Maryse Justin and after marriage changed her name to Maryse Justin-Pyndiah.
She worked in a textile factory in Floréal. As part of her training regime she ran daily from her home in
Quatre Bornes to her workplace.
Achievements
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.
Maryse Justin-Pyndiah also competed in the
women's marathon at the
1988 Summer Olympics
The 1988 Summer Olympics (), officially known as the Games of the XXIV Olympiad () and commonly known as Seoul 1988 ( ko, 서울 1988, Seoul Cheon gubaek palsip-pal), was an international multi-sport event held from 17 September to 2 October ...
, where she ranked 51st.
Tribute
The Maryse Justin-Pyndiah Stadium, located in
Réduit (Mauritius)
Moka () is a village in Mauritius located in the Moka District, the western part of the village also lies in the Plaines Wilhems District. Since 1967 it forms part of Constituencies of Mauritius, Constituency No. 8 Quartier Militaire and Moka. The ...
, is named after her.
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1959 births
1995 deaths
Athletes (track and field) at the 1988 Summer Olympics
Mauritian female long-distance runners
Mauritian female marathon runners
Olympic athletes for Mauritius
Place of birth missing