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Sometimes, a glittering professional's career hides the most piteous stories underneath. Lolo Jones, who was the winner of the USA as well as the World Olympic Games for the hurdle in 2013, achieved this feat because of a lot dedication and perseverance. The daughter of a single parent within a household of five kids, Jones had a difficult and impoverished growing up. Jones lived with her mom in the cellar of a local church. Jones' nomadic lifestyle forced her to change school every year up to graduation. Jones moved away from her mother to Theodore Roosevelt in order for her to pursue her track interest. She lived with four different families during her time in high school in order study all in the same place. Jones was a member of both the Orchestra of Iowa, as well as the Gatorade Track and Field Award. Also, she was awarded this award in school. Jones at the time she was going to college, was one of the top hurdlers. She took home the 100 meter hurdles during the 2002 NCAA Track & Field Championship. Jones also was a part of the team who finished second in the 100 meter relay. Jones is a champion of indoor hurdles at the NCAA championships in 2003 as well as 2004. Profession After finishing her education In 2005 Jones started to train hard to pursue a track career. The same year she also was the winner of at the Torino Memorial Event, while in 2026 she took home the Ostrava Track event as well as Heusden.

Brandt is a child of the Cape Town region. She grew up in Cape Town South Africa with her parents and siblings moved in Auckland New Zealand when she was a teenager. Brandt was spotted by local casting agents, got the lead role as Naevia on the Starz blockbuster Spartacus Blood and Sand and Spartacus Gods of the Arena. Her role was an instant hit for both the audience and producers Steven S. D Knight, Sam Raimi and Sam Raimi. Mazikeen was a reknown comic book character on Vertigo/DC, and she portrayed her in the Netflix hit series Lucifer for a period of six years. Forbes named Lucifer the most binge-watched show in 2021. Brandt's next performance will be in one of the six episodes in a Walking Dead spinoff in 2024, opposite Andrew Lincoln and Danai Gurrira. Brandt is also set to star alongside Jason Ritter Anthony Carrigan and Chris Meloni in the adult animated drama Captain Fall which airs July 2023 on Netflix. Lesley-Ann Brandt was born 2nd December 1981, in Cape Town South Africa. She is a New Zealand actress with a great talent. Lesley Brandt moved along with her family and friends to Auckland New Zealand in 1999. After several years being employed in the retail industry She was elevated to the post of IT manager consultant. After several modeling assignments, Lesley appeared in countless commercials. In 2008 she completed her acting major as well as furthering her education in Meisner techniques of learning. The first time she had a major acting role was in New Zealand's TV Drama Diplomatic Immunity. Lesley Brandt has shown up on her role in the New Zealand TV drama series Shortland Street in a visiting supporting appearance. In the following season, she was in the sci-fi thriller This Is Not My Life, based on anecdotal Waimoana. Lesley Brandt starred in the drama series Spartacus: Blood and Sand in the role of Naevia, a hostage who was later seen in the Spartacus: Gods of the Arena miniseries.