Lolo Jones (born August 5, 1982) is an American athlete, bobsledder, actress, hurdler, model, businesswoman, reality star, entrepreneur, and social media personality from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Also, her real birth name is Lori Susan Jones .
Furthermore, she has also appeared in various reality shows, movies, modeling and fitness videos. She has made acting debut from the movie “ Left Behind ” in 2014. Lori is known for Navy Seals vs. Zombies (2015) and Red Bull Kluge (2012). Additionally, she has appeared on reality series such as Dancing with the Stars in 2014 and Celebrity Big Brother in 2019.
Hurdler, 36, has won 3 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) meets. In addition, he has beaten top athletes in 60m hurdles in national indoor game events to get the top position for 4 years i.e. 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2012.
After this, he won 2 consecutive gold medals at the World Indoor Championships in 2008 and 2010 as well.
Star Athlete Lolo has also competed in the 2008, 2012 and 2014 Olympic Games. But unfortunately, he has never won an Olympic medal in his career. At the 2008 Olympics, he battled to finish seventh in the 100-meter hurdles relay.
After 4 years of hard work, he manages to finish in 4th place at the 2012 Olympic Games in London, UK.
Profile, parents and early life
- Lori Susan Jones was born on August 5, 1982 in Des Moines, Iowa City, United States. At present, Lolo Jones’ age is 36 years old, as of 2019.
- Parents : Her father’s name is James Jones Sr. He has worked as a professional officer in the Air Force. When she was a child, her father James was arrested for illegal activity and spent several years of his life in jail. Therefore, her mother Lori Jones was forced to raise her as a single mother.
- According to her siblings, she has a brother named James Junior Junior and a sister, Angelia Jefferson. Lori Susan also has 1 other sibling, but I have no information about him/her.
- Honey Badger is her nickname.
- Lolo completed her graduation with a degree in sports from Louisiana State University in 2005. She has won the SEC championship 6 times along with her varsity team.
- In her teens, she broke major records in the Iowa State hurdle game.
Trivia and random details
| Lifestyle/Biography | |
|---|---|
| Real full birth name | Lori Susan Jones. |
| Nickname | Lolo Jones and honey badger. |
| Profession | Athlete, hurdler, bobsledder, businesswoman, actress, model, reality personality, and social media star. |
| Famous for | 1. She completed the 2012 Olympic Games steeplechase in fourth position. 2. Qualified for the 2008, 2012, and 2014 Olympics. 3. Won the 2008 US and World Hurdles Championships. |
| Age (as of 2018) | 36 years old . |
| Date of Birth (DOB), Birthday | August 5, 1982. |
| Birthplace/Hometown | Des Moines, Iowa City, United States. |
| Achievement | 1. 4-time US Indoor Champion (2007, 2008, 2009 and 2012). 2. 2-time world indoor champion in 2008 and 2010. 3. 11-time NCAA All-American. |
| Nationality | American. |
| Gender | Woman. |
| Debut | Web series : N/A. Movie : Left Behind (2014). TV Show : Dancing with the Stars (2014). |
| ethnicity | Multiracial descent of Native American, Norwegian, African and French. |
| Social Media Account Statistics | Instagram : lolojones (423K+ followers). Twitter : @lolojones (406K+ Fans). Facebook : 411,107 likes on its Official Page. |
| sun sign (zodiac sign) | Lion. |
| Religion | Christendom. |
| Current residence | Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States. |
| Physical Statistics | |
| height (height) | Feet inches: 5′ 8.5″ . Centimeters: 175cm . Meters: 1.75 meters . |
| Weight | Kilograms: 70kg . Pounds: 154 pounds . |
| Bra size | 33B. |
| Body Measurements (Chest-waist-hips) | 34-25-35. |
| Shoe Size (UK) | 8. |
| Tattoo details? | None. |
| eye color | Hazelnut color. |
| Hair color | Brown-blonde. |
| Family | |
| Fathers | Father : James Jones, Sr. (Air Force Officer). Mom : Lori Jones. |
| Brothers | Brother: James Jones Jr. Sister: Angelia Jefferson. |
| famous relatives | Grandparents: Uncle: Aunt: |
| personal life relationship | |
| Marital status | Single. |
| Dating history? | Love Affair with former partners Russell Wilson and |
| Boyfriend | 1. Russell Wilson (professional football quarterback). 2. Blake Griffin (American basketball player). |
| Husband/Spouse Name | None. |
| Son | None. |
| Daughter | None. |
| Education | |
| Highest Rating | Graduated from Louisiana State University in 2005. |
| College | High school in Des Moines. |
| Alma mater. | Louisiana State University. |
| Hobbies and favorite things | |
| Favorite Celebrities | Actor: Benedict Cumberbatch. Actress: Emily Blunt. |
| dream vacation destination | Paris. |
| Favorite color | Black. |
| I love to do | Exercise, swim, travel and read. |
| Favorite food | Chicken, Florry Eggs & Ice Cream. |
| Can | |
| Heritage (approx.) | $2.1 million US dollars (as of 2018). |
| Annual income and earnings | $150 thousand dollars. |
| Contact details | |
| Mobile or phone number | Not known. |
| Office address | N/A |
| Email address | bswibel@rubicontalent.com |
| house details | Will update. |
| Official Web site | lolojonesusa.com |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Lolo Jones
- In 2008, she was proclaimed Olympic Trial champion by finishing the race in 12.29 seconds.
- Health Issues : He was diagnosed with tethered spinal cord in late 2011. Therefore, this Olympic hurdling star underwent surgery in November 2011. He has worked very hard on his fitness to compete in the Summer Olympics of 2012.
- She finished in third position for the 2012 Olympic trials with a time of 12.86.
- In 2014, she finished in third place and won a bronze medal at the USA outdoor meet. Her race time is 12.65 seconds.
- Figure Details : Lolo Jones’ height is 5 feet 8.5 inches tall and her body weight is 70 kilograms.
- Personal life : He has dated several celebrities throughout his love history. But still, she is a virgin at 36 and she saves her virginity for her husband. Lori Jones has started dating her boyfriend russell wilson in 2013.
- Later, she has an affair with her. new partner Blake Griffin . Lolo has also revealed information about her bad date with Blake through Twitter. She has also captioned him as a bad kisser.
- Controversy : In January 2019, he has a horrible fight with his co-contestant Tamar Braxton on the Celebrity Big Brother show.
- She is a fitness freak, working out 5 days a week at the gym.
- Charity : Lolo loves to do social assistance work for the welfare of people. He has even donated prize money from the Olympic Trials to the victims of the Iowa floods.
- She is the most followed US track and field athlete on Twitter (over 406,000 followers).
- On her official website lolojonesusa.com, you can read about her blog. In addition, you can also buy cool t-shirts and fitness items.