Female Athlete of The Year
In November 2011 the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) awarded Pearson as the 2011 Female Athlete of the Year. She is the first Australian to receive this award. Pearson also received prizemoney of A$ 98,800 ($US100,000).
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