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The most harrowing tales are hidden behind an impressive career. Lolo Jones, the winner of both USA championships and the World championships in the event of hurdles, has reached her current place with much effort and an immense amount of perseverance. Jones was born into a single mother and had five children living suffering from poverty and hardships as a child, had an extremely challenging childhood. Her mother was constantly moving around as well as having lived in a basement church for a short duration. Jones lived a nomadic existence that forced her to change schools each year, until she reached high school. Jones, who was interested in the track events at Theodore Roosevelt high school, stayed away from her mom to explore her interest. Jones was part of different families throughout high school, so that she was capable of focusing on her academics. Jones was also a cellist in the orchestra of her school. While at school, she was awarded the Gatorade Athlete Of The Year Award f