She is one of Australia’s most successful athletes and held the title of the fourth fastest 100m hurdler in history.
And Sally Pearson shocked fans on Tuesday when she revealed her glamorous new look.
The Olympic hurdler, 37, was barely recognisable as she appeared on Sunrise to discuss losing to Australian boxer Harry Garside at the Paris Olympics.
Sally’s new look consisted of voluminous blonde locks and a full face of makeup that included blush, eyeliner and false eyelashes.
During the interview, the athlete spoke about the moment when Garside broke down and said he had let his country down.
“I think he’s the one who shows his emotions and I think it’s a brave thing to be able to do that. I was an athlete who wore her heart on her sleeve,” she said.
‘I think we athletes always think we only feel the pressure we put on ourselves.’
She continued: “When someone comes out like that and apologises to the Australian public, it shows the weight of the nation that we bring to the Olympics.”
Sally Pearson surprised fans on Tuesday when she revealed her glamorous new look during an interview on Sunrise.
“I don’t think anyone should really apologize, because they haven’t done anything wrong.”
Sally admitted that she felt like she had “failed herself” on several occasions when competing in the past.
“I think it’s very brave of him to be able to say that,” he added.
Sally, who retired from competitive athletics in 2019, is the 2011 and 2017 World Champion and 2012 Olympic Champion in the 100m hurdles.
She also won a silver medal in the 100m hurdles at the 2008 Summer Olympics and the 2013 World Championships.
She currently works for 7News on the Gold Coast and shares two children with her husband Kieran: daughter Ruby, four, and son Harry, two.
Sally, who retired from competitive athletics in 2019, is the 2011 and 2017 World Champion and 2012 Olympic Champion in the 100m hurdles.