Michelle Jenneke

Michelle Jenneke is an Olympic hurdler known for her consistent performances on the track and her viral warming-up routine, making her a recognizable figure for brand collaborations. After winning a gold medal in the 100m hurdles at the 2010 Australian Junior Championships, Michelle Jenneke went on to set a national record in the women’s sprint medley relay the same year. At just 17, she secured a silver medal in the women’s 100m hurdles at the Youth Olympic Games in Singapore. Jenneke further demonstrated her early prowess by earning gold medals in the 100m hurdles and 4x100m relay, along with a bronze in the 100m sprint, at the Oceania Youth Championships.

Her talent continued to shine as she became a finalist at the 2012 World Junior Championships in Barcelona, an event where her pre-race warm-up routine garnered significant global media attention, establishing her viral status as the “Dancing Hurdler.” Following an injury in 2013, Jenneke made a successful senior international debut in 2014, reaching the final at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games. Throughout 2015, she significantly improved her personal best in the 100m hurdles, lowering it to 12.82 seconds, a time that ranked her as the second-fastest Australian hurdler at that point. Her consistency saw her advance to the semi-final at the 2015 World Championships and secure a bronze medal at the 2015 World University Games. In 2016, Jenneke claimed her first National 100m hurdles title with an Olympic qualifying time of 12.93 seconds, subsequently competing at the Rio Olympics.

Her exceptional form led to her selection as an Olympian for the Paris 2024 Games, marking another significant milestone in her decorated career.