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McLellan, Sally (1986 - )

Born
1986
Occupation
Olympian and Track and field athlete

Summary

When Sally McLellan won a silver medal in the 100m hurdles at Beijing in 2008, she was the first Australian to win a medal in that event in forty years. (Maureen Caird and Pam Ryan actually won their gold and silver medals, respectively, over 80 metres at Mexico City in 1968).

Sources used to compile this entry: Australia at the Games, with Gordon, Harry, Australian Olympic Committee, 2006, http://corporate.olympics.com.au/index.cfm?p=25.

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Nikki Henningham

Created: 2 December 2009

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