Lolo Jones at the U.S. women's bobsled push championships on Friday, Oct. 5, 2012, in Lake Placid, N.Y. (© Michael Lynch/AP)

Failed hurdler Lolo Jones might go for the gold — in a bobsled

10/23/2012

Lolo Jones must have had a lousy summer, ultimately earning more attention for her sexual life (or lack thereof — she's an outspoken virgin) than she did for her sporting achievements at the London Olympics (the hurdler finished a heartbreaking fourth in the 100 meters.) She hasn't given up on her Olympic dream, though: Instead of holding out for another summer Olympics, Jones might instead go for gold with the U.S. bobsled team. She's currently training with them in Lake Placid, NY, as a bobsled "pusher" — and she's recorded competitive times. The final team roster will be announced later this week.

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