Australian hurdler Michelle Jenneke will be rocking a new title with pride at the 2024 Olympics in Paris.
Taking to Instagram on Tuesday, Jenneke – who became a viral sensation years ago with her pre-race “jiggling” routine — revealed she has been named one of the four captains of the Australian Athletics Team for the summer games.
“Honored to be selected as a team captain for our Aussie Olympic Athletics Team along side these legends! Let’s Go!!!” the 31-year-old exclaimed in the caption.
Sharing the captaincy with Jenneke is distance runner Linden Hall, race walker Rhydian Cowley and Daniel Golubovic, who specializes in the decathlon.
The foursome received the captain nods following votes from peers based on leadership, experience, the environment curated and “adaptability at major championships,” according to Athletics Australia.
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“Some of my favorite moments from the Olympic Games that I have been to was from sitting in the crowd and supporting my teammates and cheering them on. As much as I care about my performance, I really do care about the performance of the rest of the team, and I want to encourage the idea of the fact that we are a team over here and supporting one another can make all the difference,” Jenneke said.
The Paris Games, which begin Friday, mark Jenneke’s second Olympics.
The 100m hurdler is looking to overcome a disappointing showing at the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, where she placed 37th and had her funding from Athletics Australia cease.
Despite past pitfalls, the University of Sydney alum — who shot to fame after footage of her warm-up dance from the 2012 World Junior Championships captivated the internet — wants to ensure that all athletes, including herself, make the most of this Olympics experience.
“I just want everyone to have the time of their lives. There is nothing quite like going to an Olympic Games and I want them all to have the best time,” she said, per Athletics Australia.
The first round of the women’s 100m hurdles begins on Aug. 7 with the final slated for Aug. 10.
