Pearson jibe costs coach job
The head coach of Australian athletics has been suspended for publicly criticising Olympic 100 metres hurdles champion Sally Pearson and accusing her of setting a bad example to the Australian team a day before she begins the defence her title at the Commonwealth Games.Eric Hollingsworth defied his bosses and released a statement to the media on Wednesday condemning Pearsons decision to miss a pre-tournament training camp with her team-mates in Glasgow in favour of racing in London.He also said the athlete, who won gold at the London 2012 Olympic Games,... Published By: deccanherald - 3 days ago
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