Controversy surrounds Lolo Jones, but this one’s not on her

Posted by Morgan Campbell on January 26, 2014 · 2 Comments 


Last Sunday world-class hurdler and 2012 Summer Olympic media darling Lolo Jones was named to the U.S. bobsled team for next month’s Winter Olympics in Sochi, a mild surprise given her performance on the World Cup circuit but an inevitable choice when the squad’s selection criteria are both stats-based and subjective. To arrive at is … Continue reading →

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Here’s the thing about Lolo Jones

Posted by Morgan Campbell on August 12, 2012 · 11 Comments 


First, a disclaimer: If you follow this blog or know me personally you know I’m more than a passive observer of any 100-metre hurdles race at the world class level. I make that fact clear only to make this one clear: my thoughts on this particular topic are mine and mine alone. The opinions expressed … Continue reading →

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