Australia medal count rises as Sally Pearson wins 100 metre hurdles gold

Tuesday 07 August 2012 21:19 BST

August 7, 2012: Sally Pearson of Australia celebrates after winning the gold medal in the Women's 100m Hurdles Final (GETTY IMAGES)

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Sally Pearson tonight delivered Australia's first athletics gold medal of the London Olympics with a dramatic victory in the 100 metres hurdles.

The hot favourite clocked an Olympic record of 12.35 seconds to edge American defending champion Dawn Harper into silver by just 0.02secs.

Another United States athlete, Kellie Wells, took the bronze in 12.48s.

Pearson endured a nervous few moments before the result was confirmed on the scoreboard, bringing cheers of delight from the Australian fans.

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