Michelle Jenneke reveals her injuries after horror fall left her Paris Olympics dreams on a knife edge

Olympic dancing queen Michelle Jenneke has revealed her injuries after a shocking fall to the tarmac that’s left the Australian hurdler’s Paris hopes in jeopardy. 

The 31-year-old was involved in the third heat and made a strong start over the first two hurdles before clattering into the third with her right leg.

She immediately lost balance after her collision with the hurdle, and was thrown forward and landed heavily on her left side.

Jenneke quickly got to her feet and attempted the next hurdle – in the lane of the runner on the right of her.

However, there was nearly a second disaster as she didn’t get the run up required for the hurdle, and she kicked it down but was able to stay on her feet and continue the race.

She was able to cross the finish line and as a result of finishing the race she will take part in the repechage later today – meaning she has a second chance of qualification.

Despite finishing the race in a different lane to the one she started, the Australian won’t receive a disqualification.

Jenneke took to social media after the race, posting shots of her injuries.

She was able to finish the race and will get a second chance in the repechage for the hurdles

Jenneke posted an update on her injuries, thanking fans who have wished her well

‘Thanks everyone for the well wishes!’ she wrote.

‘Not feeling too bad but still waiting to see how my leg is.

‘A little burn from the track but not too bad considering big tumble. 

‘Most importantly still smiling and I know I’m ready for a great race if things go my way.’

Jenneke won silver at the 2010 Summer Youth Olympics and the 2016 Australian Athletics Championships, qualifying for the Rio Olympics.

She has also captured hearts with her trademark warm up dance before races.

Jenneke says she’s waiting to find out the full extent of her injury but is ready to race again

Jenneke is Australia’s second fastest 100m women’s hurdler behind Sally Pearson and has captured hearts with her trademark dance she does before races

One version of the video has had 27 million views on YouTube and made headlines across the world.

She recorded a personal best time of 12.65 ahead of the Games, a time which would have seen her qualify for the next round without having to do a repechage.

Jenneke enjoyed a successful modelling career that has included a major Coca-Cola sponsorship deal and an appearance on Top Gear.

That time makes her the second-fastest Australian women’s hurdler ever, behind only Sally Pearson, whose 12.28 from 2011 remains the national record.

Her heat was won by American star Masai Russell who finished in a time of 12.53.