# Olympian Lolo Jones Says Team USA Abandoned Her After Spinal Injury

Three-time Olympian Lolo Jones says she was left without support from Team USA after a severe spinal injury. She described the experience as harrowing and felt abandoned during her recovery, raising concerns about how athletes are cared for after injury.

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## Sources

### Sports
- [Fox News Sports](https://www.foxnews.com/sports/three-time-olympian-lolo-jones-says-team-usa-abandoned-her-after-harrowing-spinal-injury) — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:46:30 -0400