LoLo Jones

LoLo Jones is an American track and field athlete who earned a spot on the 2008 Track and Field Olympic Team on July 7, 2008.¹ Jones is the defending U.S. Indoor Champion.² During her run at the women's 100 meter hurdle at the 2008 Olympics, Jones' right leg hit a hurdle, sending her from first to seventh place in the event.³

Fast Facts

1. Born: August 5, 1982
2. Hometown: Des Moines, Iowa
3. Currently resides in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
4. Height: 5'9"
5. Weight: 130 lbs.
6. Attended Theodore Roosevelt High School
7. Alma mater: Louisiana State University
8. Sponsored by Asics
9. 11 time All-American⁴
10. Named Gatorade Midwest Athlete of the Year while in high school⁵
11. Heritage: French, Native American, African-American and Norwegian⁵
12. Coach: Dennis Shaver

Best Times

• 100m Hurdles - 12.45 seconds
• 60m Hurdles - 7.77 seconds
• 100m Dash - 11.23 seconds

Career Highlights

1. 2002: Runner-up at the NCAA Outdoor Championships in the 100m hurdles and 4x100m
2. 2003: Won the 60m Hurdles at the NCAA Indoor Championships
3. 2003: Won the 4x100m NCAA Outdoor Championships
4. 2004: Finished second at the NCAA Indoor Championships in the 60m hurdles and 60m dash
5. 2006: Came in sixth at the 2006 World Athletics Final in the 100m hurdles
6. 2007: Won first national title in the 60m hurdles at the USA Indoor Championships
7. 2008: Won her second national title
8. 2008: Won the Visa Championship Series title
9. July 7, 2008: Earned a spot on the 2008 Track and Field Olympic Team

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