Michelle Jenneke, Ronda Rousey Shine as Athletes Chosen in AskMen.com's Top 99 Women of 2013 (Photos)

Michelle Jenneke, Ronda Rousey Shine as Athletes Chosen in AskMen.com’s Top 99 Women of 2013 (Photos)

by NESN Staff on Thu, Dec 13, 2012 at 12:53PM

Michelle Jenneke might be a name that many sports fans recognize, but the world at large could be getting ready for a breakout year by the Australian hurdler in 2013.

Jenneke is the highest-ranking athlete chosen in AskMen.com’s Top 99 Women of 2013 list, beating out the likes of Kate Middleton and Jessica Biel for a top-10 spot. While those two might have the Hollywood star power that Jenneke does not, the 19-year-old hurdler can at least brag about the viral video power of her pre-race dance routine.

Joining Jenneke on that Top 99 list are several other notable athletes, including UFC barrier-breaker Ronda Rousey and Olympic hurdler-turned-bobsledder Lolo Jones. How many of them will live up to the hype in the new year? Only time will tell.