Australian hurdler Michelle Jenneke in images
Team Australia's Michelle Jenneke didn't slow down in 2024, with the talented hurdler picking up titles and turning heads at events like the World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary, while honoring her mentor and legendary Aussie coach Gary Bourne.
As usual, the cameras are there to capture her in action, both on and off the track, as she makes her comeback in 2025.
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