The extraordinary nature of Sally Pearson's victory in the 100m hurdles at the world championships has been acknowledged with the honour of becoming the first Australian to be elected athlete of the year.
Pearson voted female athlete of 2011
Pearson voted female athlete of 2011
The Australian Olympic Committee acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of this nation.
We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of all the lands on which we are located. We pay our respects to ancestors and Elders, past and present.
We celebrate and honour all of our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Olympians.
The Australian Olympic Committee is committed to honouring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ unique cultural and spiritual relationships to the land, waters and seas and their rich contribution to society and sport.