The Beijing silver medallist knows exactly what that are going through which is why she was appointed technical athlete consultant for Athletics Australia in October After 16 years at the top of her game, Pearson has shifted her focus from her performance, to the performance of others. But the Australian did admit that she contemplated an Olympic return when the Tokyo Games were delayed 12 months. Maybe it's something that I could think about doing.
You can't cope with that sort of strain and that force that you put us through anymore. Pearson also reveals that navigating motherhood has been an adjustment as she shifted the focus from herself to the needs of her daughter. The two-time Commonwealth Games gold medallist likes to show that successful athletes are human and relatable. But we all feel the same. We all think the same way. It's just at different levels.
It's something that needs to be addressed and needs to be addressed a lot more world widely, and it certainly seems to be picking up, which I think saves a lot of athletes or saves a lot of people in the world as well, because they they feel more comfortable now to reach out and ask for help.
As someone who's been to two Games, the significance of the Tokyo Olympic Games is not lost on her. And I want to see people achieving great things. Go here for an explanation. Media diversity is under threat in Australia — nowhere more so than in South Australia. The state needs more than one voice to guide it forward and you can help with a donation of any size to InDaily.
The Gold Coast gold medallist has bid farewell to competitive athletics having announced her retirement. Join to receive our 'Greater Together' e-Newsletter filled with all the latest news on our journey to the Birmingham Commonwealth Games. Become part of our Commonwealth Games Australia family and get all the latest news our team members prepare for the Birmingham Commonwealth Games. On the year anniversary of the Delhi Commonwealth Games, Ian Hanson spoke up with athletics champion Sally Pearson about how the Games in India proved to be a significant moment in her golden career.
Sally Pearson wins her first major individual gold medal at the Delhi Games. CGA Archive. The sweet relief of victory for Pearson at Delhi Sally Pearson winning the m final before being disqualified. She was also selected for her fourth Commonwealth Games. She just missed qualification for the 60m hurdles final by 0. Sally is a lover of animals and has a Golden Retriever, Oscar. Sally is an ambassador for the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games to be held in her home city and has been named co-captain of the Australian team.
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