Sally Pearson

Awards & Honours

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Sally Pearson stands among Australia's greatest Olympians, having won gold in the 100m hurdles at London 2012 and silver at Beijing 2008. She is a two-time World Champion (2011, 2017) and two-time Commonwealth Games gold medallist (2010, 2014). Her consistency and comeback from injury to win the 2017 world title are particularly admired. Pearson's OAM recognises her outstanding contribution to the sport.

AwardsSally Pearson's trophy cabinet includes Olympic gold and silver, two World Championship golds and a silver, and two Commonwealth Games golds. She was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for her services to athletics.

Honours & Distinctions

Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM)

Australian Government·2013

For service to athletics as a gold medallist at the Olympic Games.

Rankings & Lists

#20

Greatest Olympic Moments

ESPN·2012

Records & Feats

First Australian woman to win Olympic gold in 100m hurdles

Historic First·2012

Sally Pearson won the 100m hurdles at the 2012 London Olympics, becoming the first Australian woman to claim this title.