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Also Known As Sally McLellan
Born September 19, 1986 (age 40) • Sydney • Australia
Awards And Honors Commonwealth Games • Olympic Games

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Sally Pearson of Australia in mid-air clearing a hurdle during the Women's 100m Hurdles Final at the London 2012 Olympic Games, wearing a yellow and green uniform.
Sally Pearson in mid-air clearing a hurdle during the Women's 100-meter hurdles final at the Australian Athletics Championships, wearing a blue uniform with her name visible.
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