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Michelle Jenneke

Also known as Shelly

Born
Jun 23, 1993age 33
height
5'8" (or 172 cm)
body type
Athletic
nationality
Australian

Career

Active 2009 – present

Biography

About Michelle Jenneke

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Michelle Jenneke is an Australian hurdler and model, born on June 23, 1993, in Kenthurst, New South Wales. She catapulted to global fame in 2012 when her pre-race warm-up dance at the World Junior Championship in Barcelona went viral online. That moment landed her in the 2013 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, and she has since balanced athletic competition with modeling work.

On the track, Jenneke won a silver medal in the 100m hurdles at the 2010 Summer Youth Olympics. In 2016, she took the Australian national title in the same event, securing her spot at the Rio Olympic Games. With black hair, brown eyes, and an athletic build, she stands 5'8" and has naturally real measurements of 36–26–36. Over 17 years of activity, she has built an Instagram following of 566k. She has no tattoos or piercings.

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Years Active
2009-present (started around 16 years old; 17 years active)
Birthplace
Kenthurst, New South Wales, Australia
Ethnicity
Caucasian

Body

Hair Color
Black
Eye Color
Brown
Weight
137 lbs (or 62 kg)
Measurements
36–26–36 (B–W–H) · WHR 0.72
Bra/Cup Size
36B show conversions - UK: 36B, EU: 80B, AU: 14B, JP: 80B
Tattoos
None
Piercings
None

Extra

Instagram Followers
566k (as of March 2026)

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How did Michelle Jenneke become famous?

A video of her warm-up dance before a 2012 World Junior Championship race in Barcelona went viral, leading to appearances in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue.

What are her major athletic achievements?

She won a silver medal at the 2010 Summer Youth Olympics and the 2016 Australian national title in the 100m hurdles, which qualified her for the Rio Olympics.

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