Michael Gleeson

Michael Gleeson

Michael Gleeson is a sports writer with The Age, focusing primarily on AFL football, athletics, cricket and tennis. He has been awarded the Grant Hattam Trophy for outstanding journalism in football, while his cricket writing has been recognised in twice winning the Cricket Victoria cricket writer of the year award.

Australia's Sally Pearson wins gold.

London 2012

Sally Pearson Wins Gold

Michael Gleeson Sally Pearson has won the gold medal in the women's 100m hurdles at a new Olympic record time.

London 2012

Sally Pearson, Australia's great gold hope

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 28: (EDITOR'S NOTE: Image was shot with an iPhone using Instagram) Sally Pearson of Australia poses during the adidas 2012 Australian Olympic Games competitor uniform launch at Sydney Olympic Park Sports Centre on March 28, 2012 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Michael Gleeson An appetite for success fuels hurdler Sally Pearson -- Australia's great gold hope.

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