Australian athlete Michelle Jenneke stumbled and fell during the women’s 100-meter hurdles at the Paris Olympics on Wednesday.
It seemed that Jenneke faced difficulty with the third hurdle at Stade de France, which ultimately led her to finish last in her heat.
Despite the fall, she completed the race, keeping her hopes of qualifying for the semifinals intact. Jenneke may have an opportunity for redemption if she competes in a repechage, which allows competitors a second chance.
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Michelle Jenneke after her performance in the women’s 100m hurdles at the Paris Olympics on August 7, 2024. (Hannah Peters/Getty Images)
Jenneke mentioned that she fell after feeling discomfort in her leg.
“I felt something pop in my lead leg near my knee, which caused me to lose all power and subsequently stumble,” she shared with News.com.au’s Nine’s Wide World of Sports.
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Previously, Jenneke represented Australia in the 2016 Rio Olympics, but did not secure a medal. She gained fame over a decade ago for her memorable pre-race dance at the 2012 World Junior Championships.
Michelle Jenneke falls at a hurdle during the Paris Olympics on August 7, 2024. (Al Bello/Getty Images)
Jenneke’s potential for the repechage is uncertain. She shared an image on social media showing a bandage on her knee.
“I don’t feel too bad but I’m still waiting to evaluate how my leg is doing,” she wrote in an Instagram Story.
Michelle Jenneke knocks over a hurdle during the women’s 100m hurdles at Stade de France on August 7, 2024. (Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)
“I’ve got a slight burn from the track, but considering the fall, it’s not too bad,” she wrote in another Instagram Story.
At 31 years old, Jenneke was chosen as one of the captains for Team Australia at the Summer Games.
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Jenneke remains optimistic, stating, “My spirits are still high. I know there’s a good performance waiting to come out, so we just have to see what we can do.”
The final for the women’s 100-meter hurdles is scheduled for August 11.
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