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Sally McLellan

Also known as Sally Pearson

Born
Sep 19, 1986age 39
height
5'6" (or 167 cm)
body type
Athletic
nationality
Australian

Career

Active 2000 – 2019

Biography

About Sally McLellan

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Sportswoman Sally McLellan, known professionally as Sally Pearson, is a retired Australian athlete who specialized in the 100 metre hurdles. She was born on Friday, 19th of September 1986, in Paddington, New South Wales, Australia. Her career spanned from 2000 to 2019, beginning when she was around 13 years old. Over 19 years, she became one of the most accomplished hurdlers in history.

McLellan won the World Championship in the 100 metre hurdles in 2011 and 2017, and she claimed the Olympic gold medal in the same event at the 2012 London Olympics. She also took silver medals at the 2008 Olympics and the 2013 World Championships. Standing 5'6" with an athletic build, blonde hair, and weighing 132 lbs, she retired with a distinguished legacy. She has an Instagram following of 69k.

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Personal

Years Active
2000-2019 (started around 13 years old; 19 years active)
Birthplace
Paddington, New South Wales, Australia
Ethnicity
Caucasian

Body

Hair Color
Blonde
Weight
132 lbs (or 60 kg)

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Instagram Followers
69k (as of June 2026)

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How many Olympic gold medals did she win?

She won one Olympic gold medal, in the 100m hurdles at the 2012 Olympics, plus a silver at the 2008 Olympics.

Over how many years was she active?

She was active for 19 years, from 2000 to 2019.

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