Lolo Jones Qualifies for Olympic Trials Semifinals

Lolo Jones, a 41-year-old athlete who has competed in both Summer and Winter Olympics, returned to the U.S. Olympic track and field trials for the first time in 12 years. Despite a recent hamstring injury and finishing last in her heat with a time of 14.86 seconds, she qualified for the semifinals. Jones expressed pride in her achievement and aimed to inspire younger athletes by demonstrating longevity in sports. She also highlighted the emotional and physical challenges she faced, calling this experience the most terrifying of her career. Jones has a storied history, nearly winning a gold medal in the 100m hurdles at the 2008 Olympics and competing in the 2014 Winter Olympics in bobsled.