Sally Pearson joins Seven News Gold Coast

Olympian Sally Pearson will join the Seven News Gold Coast desk to present sport alongside Amanda Abate and Steve Titmus.

Pearson is the fourth fastest hurdler in history, who became the 10th female Australian track athlete to win a gold medal at the London 2012 Olympic Games. Two years later, she was awarded the Order of Australia Medal.

“I have loved my time working with Amanda, Steve and the 7NEWS Gold Coast team in various guest roles and I am excited to make this role a permanent one. As a proud Gold Coast local, I look forward to delivering the best local sporting news to our viewers,” she said.

“What better way to kick things off than with some headline-making news of my own! Kieran and I are absolutely thrilled to be bringing another little one into the world, as is Ruby, who is already taking the ‘big sister’ role very seriously.”

In further news she and husband Kieran are expecting their second child in August.

Director Seven News Brisbane and Gold Coast, Neil Warren, said: “Firstly, a big congratulations to Sally on her baby announcement. What wonderful news. Sally will be a great addition to our strong Gold Coast team, joining Amanda Abate, Steve Titmus and Paul Burt on the local news at 5.30pm.

“I’ve got great confidence in Sally, who displayed unbreakable drive and determination as an Olympian, and she’s already showing those same characteristics with us.”

She begins her new role on Monday 28 February.