Defending world champion Sally Pearson of Australia won the race in an Olympic record 12.23 seconds.

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Australian athlete Sally Pearson, who won the 100m hurdles at London 2012, signalled the countdown in Sydney by wearing a "500 days to go" vest.

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Boarding the jet in her now-famous body suit (inspired by the compression suits used by human athletes such as Aussie hurdler Sally Pearson), Black Caviar -- who is affectionately known as "Nelly" -- was accompanied on the flight by her personal track rider and veterinary surgeon to make sure she remained relaxed during transit.

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