Todd Robert Pearson (born 25 November 1977) is an Australian swimming champion, who was born in Geraldton, Western Australia. He started swimming on the advice of a doctor treating his asthma. He was a WAIS and an Australian Institute of Sport scholarship holder.
Todd is a dual Olympic gold Medallist and world record holder. He was part of the 4×100 metre freestyle relay team at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, when the Australians set a world record by beating the US team for the first time in Olympic history. He went on to swim in the 4×200 metre freestyle relay. The Aussies led from start to finish, setting another world record and achieving every child’s dream of winning gold for Australia. Pearson swam a scorching 1 minute 47 seconds leg to ensure that anchor swimmer Ian Thorpe could complete a comprehensive victory.
Pearson was awarded the Order of Australia Medal for his contribution to sport for this effort. After Sydney in 2000, Pearson won gold medals at the 2002 Pan Pacific Swimming Championships and the 2002 Commonwealth Games. He was also co-captain of the Australian swimming team in 2001.
In Athens 2004, Pearson claimed the silver medal as Australia were second behind the United States in the 4×200 metre relay.