From Inside the Games
Reigning 100 metres hurdles champion Sally Pearson has vowed to “influence and help advance” the future of her sport as she confirmed she will join the board of Athletics Australia.
The 31-year-old will be officially confirmed as the replacement for fellow track and field competitor John Steffensen, who left the board earlier this year, next week.
It marks an unusual move for an active athlete to take on a position within the ruling body of an organisation which manages them.
Pearson, who won Olympic hurdles gold at London 2012, announced she had accepted the role on Twitter.
“For many years now, I’ve dreamed of one day being in a position where I could influence and help advance the future of athletics in Australia,” she said.
“I’m proud to announce to you all that I have accepted an opportunity to join the board of Athletics Australia as a director.”