Sally Pearson
- January 4, 2024
- Runner
Quick Facts
Sally Pearson Biography
| Name | Sally Pearson |
| Birthday | Sep 19 |
| Birth Year | 1986 |
| Place Of Birth | Sydney |
| Birth Country | Australia |
| Birth Sign | Virgo |
| Parents | Anne McLellan |
| Spouse | Kieran Pearson |
Sally Pearson is one of the most popular and richest Runner who was born on September 19, 1986 in Sydney, Australia. Australian hurdles champion who took home the 100-metre hurdles gold in the 2012 London Olympics and also the gold medal in the Beijing Olympics in 2008. Beijing games.
They and Allyson Felix both brought home gold medals for track and field in the Olympic Games of 2012 London games in London.
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.
At the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne, Pearson tripped over a hurdle and fell to the ground during the 100 m hurdles final, costing her the chance of a medal. In 2007, she continued to pursue both the 100 m and the 100 m hurdles, making the semi-final of each event at the World Championships in Osaka, Japan. However, in the lead up to the 2008 Olympic Games, she shifted her focus solely to the 100 m hurdles. This decision paid off, with Pearson claiming the silver medal in a dramatic final, where the favourite Lolo Jones stumbled and a photo finish was required to decide the minor medals. After the announcement of the official results a jubilant Pearson celebrated enthusiastically with bronze medal winner Priscilla Lopes-Schliep, and gave an emotional trackside interview.
She was married to high school friend Kieran Pearson on April of 2010.
Sally Pearson Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Runner |
| House | Living in own house. |
Sally Pearson is one of the richest Runner from Australia. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Sally Pearson 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
She was the winner of the Australian U-20 100-metres title at the age of 14.
She was awarded the IAAF Female Sport athlete of the Year in the year 2011.
At the beginning of the next season, she won the 100 m, 200 m and 100 m hurdles to become the first Australian woman to win three national titles at the same event since Pam Kilborn had done in 1968.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
| Height | 5 ft 6 in |
| Weight | 60 kg |
Sally Pearson height 5 ft 6 in Sally weight 60 kg & body measurements will update soon.
Who is Sally Pearson Dating?
According to our records, Sally Pearson married to Kieran Pearson. As of December 1, 2023, Sally Pearson’s is not dating anyone.
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Sally Pearson was set to be a strong contender to defend her gold medal title she won at the London 2012 Olympics. However, during a hard training session Pearson slightly tore her hamstring forcing her out of the Rio 2016 games.
Facts & Trivia
Sally Ranked on the list of most popular Runner. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Australia. Sally Pearson celebrates birthday on September 19 of every year.
Sally Pearson was born in Sydney and moved to Birdsville, Queensland when she was eight years old, before eventually settling on the Gold Coast. It was there, while she was still in primary school, that her athletic talents were noticed by Sharon Hannan, who coached her until 2013. Pearson rose to prominence in 2001, when at the age of only 14, she won the Australian Youth 100 m and 90 m hurdles titles. After injury setbacks during 2002 she made her international debut at the 2003 World Youth Championships in Sherbrooke, Canada and won gold in the 100 m hurdles. The following month, still only 16 years old, she represented Australia at open level at the 2003 World Championships in Paris, France as part of the 4 × 100 m relay team. In 2004, she won a bronze in the 100 m at the World Junior Championships, and just missed out on a medal in the 100 m hurdles.
What happened Sally Pearson?
Retirement. On 5 August 2019, Pearson announced her retirement from competitive athletics , stating that she did not believe that she would be ready for the 2020 Olympic Games. Pearson stated: “It has been a long 16 years, but also a fun and exciting 16 years.
How many kids does Sally Pearson have?
It comes as Pearson reveals she is 14 weeks pregnant with her and husband Kieran Pearson’s second child , due in August, a sibling to their daughter, Ruby, one. “It’s definitely something we’re looking forward to.
Why is Sally Pearson famous?
Sally Pearson is one of Australia’s greatest Olympians and the fourth fastest 100m hurdler in history. At the 2012 London Olympic Games she became just the 10th female Australian track athlete to win a gold medal, smashing the Olympic record in the process.
Did Sally Pearson have a baby?
Olympic gold medallist Sally Pearson has welcomed her first child, a daughter named Ruby. Pearson shared the news on her social media accounts on Wednesday evening, writing: “We would like to introduce you all to Ruby Elizabeth Pearson.”
How tall is Sally Pearson?
5′ 6″