Gators in the Olympics: Day 0
Posted: Thu Jul 26, 2012 7:51 am
Since tomorrow's opening ceremony marks the official first day of the Olympics, I'm calling today Day 0 and I've changed yesterday to Day -1.
And, since there are no Gators playing today, I will grace you with featuring one of the lovely female Olympic athletes, a trend I hope to continue on every day when no Gator is competing.
Today's athlete didn't actually make the Olympic team. I hope that's okay - since the Olympics haven't started yet, I figured it would be appropriate to feature a young lady who hasn't yet started her Olympic career.
That athlete is Australia's own Michelle Jenneke. Just 19, Jenneke has become an internet sensation after footage of her warm-up routine went viral. Here's a taste:
[video=youtube;ltcCGd9zid8]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltcCGd9zid8[/video]"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltcCGd9zid8"
The full video, courtesy of YouTube
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No, but seriously, Michelle "Shelly" Jenneke, who turned 19 in June, is an Australian hurdler from Kenthurst. She is a rising track star who won a silver medal for the 100 meter hurdles at the 2010 Summer Youth Olympics. Most recently, she finished fifth in the 2012 IAAF World Junior Championships 100-meter hurdles on July 15, 2012. She's been hurdling on the track since she was 10.
A few more photos:
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And, since there are no Gators playing today, I will grace you with featuring one of the lovely female Olympic athletes, a trend I hope to continue on every day when no Gator is competing.
Today's athlete didn't actually make the Olympic team. I hope that's okay - since the Olympics haven't started yet, I figured it would be appropriate to feature a young lady who hasn't yet started her Olympic career.
That athlete is Australia's own Michelle Jenneke. Just 19, Jenneke has become an internet sensation after footage of her warm-up routine went viral. Here's a taste:
[video=youtube;ltcCGd9zid8]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltcCGd9zid8[/video]"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltcCGd9zid8"
The full video, courtesy of YouTube
But who is this lovely lass? I'm sure some of you may answer, "who cares?", but I for one value women more for their minds and achievements more than their bodies.
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No, but seriously, Michelle "Shelly" Jenneke, who turned 19 in June, is an Australian hurdler from Kenthurst. She is a rising track star who won a silver medal for the 100 meter hurdles at the 2010 Summer Youth Olympics. Most recently, she finished fifth in the 2012 IAAF World Junior Championships 100-meter hurdles on July 15, 2012. She's been hurdling on the track since she was 10.
A few more photos:
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