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Olympic dream still alive for Lolo Jones

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April 25th, 2024 by Asa Lucas

Even at the age of 41 Lolo Jones is still chasing an Olympic dream. The Des Moines native is a two-time Olympic hurdler and a member of a U-S Olympic bobsled team. Jones has returned to the track and wants to qualify for the U-S Olympic Trials and compete in the Paris Olympics.She runs in the 100 hurdles on Saturday at the Drake Relays.

Jones knows she is a long shot to make the U-S team in an event the American women dominate.

Jones has enjoyed her return to competitive racing.

Jones was inducted into the Drake Relays Hall of Fame on Thursday and has been competing at Drake Stadium since her days at Des Moines Roosevelt High School.