Steeplechaser takes head-first dive into water jump

Panama's Rolanda Bell has been drenched after falling head-first into the water jump during the steeplechase at the World Athletics Championship.

Footage from the third heat of the 3000m steeplechase shows the last-placed Bell misjudge the jump and flip over into the water.

After thankfully escaping injury, the 27-year-old held it together and continued the race to finish 20 seconds behind the winner.

She took to social media after the race to thank her country for the support she received while in Beijing.