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
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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Frequently asked
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.
Did you know
- She was born on a Friday the 19th, in 1986.
- She competed under the name Sally McLellan before switching to Sally Pearson after marriage.
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