World 100  metres  hurdles  champion  sally Pearson and decathlete Cedric Bubler have become the first athletes to test the gold coast 2018 athletics track at the Carrara stadium prior to the Commonwealth Games.

The track has recently been installed at the venue converted from an Australia Football League Stadium to host the games’ ceremonies and athletics competition.

Pearson was unveiled as the first ambassador for the games in 2016 and is one of the most recognizable local athletes.

Pearson  who  hopes   to earn a third consecutive women’s 100m hurdles title at the games, after winning at Delhi 2010 and Glasgow 2014, is expected to compete on the track next month when the venue plays host to the Australian athletics championships between February 15 and 18.

The competition will serve as the Australian trials for the games, due to take place between April 4 and 15.

The venue will host the games’ opening ceremony on April 4.