41-year-old Lolo Jones, injured, qualifies for U.S. Olympic Track & Field Trials semifinals.
41-year-old Lolo Jones, the oldest hurdler, competed in the U.S. Olympic Track & Field Trials, qualifying for the semifinals despite struggling with a hamstring injury. Jones cried herself to sleep the night before her opening race, having torn her hamstring six weeks prior. The anti-inflammatory drug Toradol aided her in competing, and she finished her preliminary heat in 14.86 seconds, qualifying for the semifinals as the entire field advanced.
June 29, 2024
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