How many Olympics has Sally Pearson been to?
Across a glittering career, Sally Pearson has won it all in the 100m (& 60m) hurdles. She has been the Olympic champion (2012), world champion (2011 & 2017), world indoor champion (2011), Commonwealth Games (2010 & 2014) and Continental Cup champion (2010).
What accident happened to Sally when she was racing?
Australia’s Olympic champion Sally Pearson has suffered an early season setback after breaking her arm in a crash in the 100-metres hurdles at the Rome leg of the Diamond League.
Why did Sally Pearson get an OAM?
In 2014, Sally was bestowed Australia’s highest individual honour when she was awarded the Order of Australia Medal (OAM) for her contribution to sport. Sally’s story is one of triumph, adversity and heartache, with career-threatening injuries conspiring against her.
What was the high point of Australian female sprinting?
The Melbourne Games also saw the high point of Australian female sprinting with Betty Cuthbert winning three gold medals at the MCG. She won the 100m and 200m and anchored the winning 4 x 100m team.
What is Sally Pearson known for?
100 metres hurdles
Sally Pearson, OAM (née McLellan; born 19 September 1986) is a retired Australian athlete. She is the 2011 and 2017 World champion and 2012 Olympic champion in the 100 metres hurdles. She also won a silver medal in the 100 m hurdles at the 2008 Summer Olympics and the 2013 World Championships.
How many children does Sally Pearson have?
Olympic gold medalist Sally Pearson has welcomed her first child with husband of 10 years Kieran Pearson. The happy couple welcomed a daughter just yesterday and revealed they have named her Ruby Elizabeth Pearson.
Where was Sally Pearson born?
Paddington, AustraliaSally Pearson / Place of birth
Is Sally Pearson married?
Kieran PearsonSally Pearson / Spouse (m. 2010)
In late 2008 she became engaged to Kieran Pearson, the pair having been together since their senior year at Helensvale State High School on Queensland’s Gold Coast. In April 2010 they married on the Gold Coast, and had their honeymoon in Los Angeles and Hawaii.
Did Sally Pearson have a baby?
Sally Pearson is revelling in her new life as a mother. The Olympic gold medallist gave birth to daughter Ruby Elizabeth in July and, in a new video, she says becoming a mother changed her world completely.
How old is Sally Pearson?
35 years (September 19, 1986)Sally Pearson / Age
Who is Marlene’s husband?
fireman Barry Willard
Personal details and honours. Mathews married fireman Barry Willard in 1958 but they later separated. She was an assistant manager of the Australian Olympic Team at the 1972 Olympics in Munich.
When was Sally Pearson born?
September 19, 1986 (age 35 years)Sally Pearson / Date of birth
(born 1986). Australian track and field athlete Sally Pearson won a gold medal in the 100-meter hurdles at the 2012 Olympic Games in London, England. She was also the world champion in the event in 2011 and 2017. Sally McLellan was born on September 19, 1986, in Sydney, Australia.