Viral Moments During The Olympics That Deserve Gold

Published on 10/08/2018
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How Hurdler Michelle Jenneke Became A Hit

Michelle Jenneke was just a hurdler from Kenthurst, Australia before she made a name for herself in the 2012 Championships. Before the 2012 World Junior Championships, no one had heard of her. She had competed in the 2010 Junior Olympics, but she was not well-known. In April 2011 she finished third at the 89th Australian Athletics Championships in the 100 m hurdles behind the world champion Sally Pearson. Other runners began to recognize her talent. She even went on to compete in the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio. But her internet fame came well before that.

How Hurdler Michelle Jenneke Became A Hit

How Hurdler Michelle Jenneke Became A Hit

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It was a pre-run warmup that captured everyone’s attention. It was so impressive, in fact, that even Sports Illustrated took notice. They asked Michelle to model for the Swimsuit issue. She did an amazing job, with everyone complimenting her natural modeling ability. But what was so special about her warm-up?

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