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Lolo Jones Barred After Back Injury, Seeks Due Process

8/12/2026

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Lolo Jones was barred from Lake Placid training after reporting severe back pain and bladder loss in February 2025.
Officials cancelled her treatment and revoked all facility access without a hearing.
Despite the injury, Jones raced at Worlds, completed four runs and placed sixth.
MRI revealed a herniated disc, lumbar tears and a fluid leak.
Jones had spinal surgery, said costs were about $100,000, and urged stronger due-process protections.

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Story summary

Lolo Jones was barred from Lake Placid training after reporting severe back pain and bladder loss in February 2025.
Officials cancelled her treatment and revoked all facility access without a hearing.
Despite the injury, Jones raced at Worlds, completed four runs and placed sixth.
MRI revealed a herniated disc, lumbar tears and a fluid leak.
Jones had spinal surgery, said costs were about $100,000, and urged stronger due-process protections.