- Michelle Jenneke reveals her injuries after shocking fall
- The Australian suffered a dramatic fall during her 100-meter hurdles series
- Star hopes to return to competition if she is not too injured
Olympic dance queen Michelle Jenneke has revealed her injuries after a shocking fall on the track left the Australian hurdler’s hopes of competing in Paris in jeopardy.
The 31-year-old took part in the third heat and made a good start on the first two obstacles before entering the third on her right leg.
She lost her balance immediately after hitting the obstacle and was thrown forward, landing heavily on her left side.
Jenneke quickly stood up and attempted to overcome the next obstacle, in the corridor lane to her right.
However, there was almost a second disaster as he missed the pace needed for the hurdle and kicked it down, but was able to stay on his feet and continue the race.
He was able to cross the finish line and as a result of finishing the race he will take part in the repechage later today, meaning he has a second chance at qualification.
Despite finishing the race in a different lane than where she started, the Australian will not receive a disqualification.
Jenneke took to social media after the race and posted photos of her injuries.
Australian Michelle Jenneke suffered a nasty fall during the 100m hurdles heats
He was able to finish the race and will have a second chance in the hurdles repechage.
Jenneke posted an update on her injuries and thanked fans who wished her the best.
“Thank you all for the good wishes!” she wrote.
‘I don’t feel too bad, but I’m still waiting to see how my leg is.
‘A little burn on the track, but not too much considering the big drop.
“The most important thing is that I keep smiling and I know that I am ready for a great career if things go my way.”
Jenneke won silver at the 2010 Summer Youth Olympic Games and the 2016 Australian Athletics Championships, qualifying for the Rio Olympics.
He has also won hearts with his signature warm-up dance before races.
Jenneke says she is waiting to know the full extent of her injury, but is ready to compete again.
Jenneke is Australia’s second fastest female 100m hurdler behind Sally Pearson and has won hearts with her signature pre-race dance.
One version of the video had 27 million views on YouTube and made headlines around the world.
Before the Games she recorded a personal best time of 12.65, a time that would have allowed her to qualify for the next round without having to go through a play-off.
Jenneke enjoyed a successful modelling career that included a major endorsement deal with Coca-Cola and an appearance on Top Gear.
That time makes her the second-fastest Australian hurdler in history, behind only Sally Pearson, whose 12.28 in 2011 remains the national record.
His heat was won by American star Masai Russell, who finished with a time of 12.53.