Olympic Track Star Lolo Jones, 29, Says She's Waiting for Marriage to Have Sex: Admirable or Silly?

by SodaHead Living Posted 2012/05/23 18:00:00

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She's going for the gold, but she hasn't gone all the way. Olympic track star Lolo Jones, 29, says she's saving herself for marriage, calling it the "hardest thing I’ve ever done in my life." In fact, the American athlete confesses on HBO’s "Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel" that saving herself is "harder than training for the Olympics." Wow.

"I’ve been tempted," she admits. "I’ve had guys tell me, ‘You know, if you have sex, it will help you run faster. It’s just something, a gift I want to give to my husband. But, please understand, this journey has been hard." But that doesn't mean she isn't looking for love -- on the Internet. "This is what people do when they’re 29, single, in a house by themselves with a dog," she reveals.

Lolo Jones was favored to win the 100-meter hurdles at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, but she tripped and finished seventh. She will compete at this summer’s Games in London. Do you think what Jones is doing -- or not doing -- is admirable or silly?

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Gandalf 2012/05/23 17:54:32

Silly

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Why is it always that sex is something a woman "gives" and a man "gets"?
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sundance to Gaven S... 2012/05/24 12:25:47

Nice.....

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dekecds to Gaven S... 2012/05/24 13:05:38

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well,,,,why'd you answer the question? Just sayin....

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Gaven S... to dekecds 2012/05/25 22:17:47

awww you think your clever. You dont have to care to answer something.

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dekecds to Gaven S... 2012/05/26 00:56:59

sorry if I offended, I just thought you might be wasting your time. That is, if you truly don't care....(or perhaps you don't care that you don't care O.o?) ;)

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Gaven S... to dekecds 2012/05/26 01:46:45

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haha i like you

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Osaka to Gaven S... 2012/05/25 00:04:35

Perhaps she's trying to show people that there is nothing wrong with saving yourself. Considering it is rather insensitive to put your sexuality before the one you supposedly love.

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Akes88 2012/05/24 05:00:33

Admirable

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If u can do it, i think its great. i dont think it should b forced on people by others. o, n i think its equally admirable for guys to save themselves as well.

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David 2012/05/24 04:41:29

Admirable

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For those of you who think abstinence is silly, I bet you won't feel the same when you have STDs.

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Mandy to David 2012/05/24 13:19:59

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There are ways to have sex responsibly even if you're not married.

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Osaka 2012/05/24 04:25:41

Admirable

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Whats wrong with virginity, plus I've noticed sex makes relationships before marriage complicated... Plus I think waiting has been helping her build strength.

[23+ guys, way to sound like a bunch of rovers, possibly cheaters or just butt hurt because they can't have. Studies do say men want what they can't have and like mystery. More clothing and/or prudence is more inviting.]

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nypoet22 2012/05/24 04:20:30

Admirable

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it's pretty rare for anyone to make a commitment to anything. i do hope she makes sure to enjoy it though.

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gidianedwards97 2012/05/24 04:17:34

Admirable

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way to go a faithful woman you are to be comended for your efforts

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ThinkAboutIt! 2012/05/24 04:02:17

Admirable

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It's her choice. Good for her!!!

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seahawk665 2012/05/24 04:00:44

Admirable

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She can wait if she wishes. It's her life. What's the big deal?

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cm 2012/05/24 03:54:05

Admirable

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whatever floats her boat

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biggerman 2012/05/24 03:46:05

Admirable

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Way to go - I hope you find a man that has done the same but, not likely.

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smidget101 2012/05/24 03:31:44

Admirable

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I don't neccisarily feel the same way but I think it's cool how she is staying true to herself

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kelly 2012/05/24 03:24:28

Admirable

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Chances are for me, I'll probably be the same way. Not for any religious reasons, I just find that the idea of waiting for the man/woman who you want to spend the rest of your life with because you love them, just more special. Now if you want to have a one night stand, by all means if your ideas on sex are different than mine, go right on ahead. Have your fun! Because all in all sex is just an act of mating you can do with anyone, and from what I'm told it's fun. I just like the idea of waiting. That's all really.

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k fleming 2012/05/24 03:20:11

Admirable

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I'm 23 and doing the same.
I've just recently met someone who feels the same way. I can tell you it makes for a completely different relationship than my peers, and for the better!

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Waiting in the Wings 2012/05/24 03:20:09

Admirable

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There are many of us waiting until marriage, I don't usually broadcast it. I'm only accountable to myself and God.

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Mark Mercer 2012/05/24 03:15:37

Admirable

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Being true to one's convictions, is Admirable. What ever form they take. 'Justifications' seldom do anyone any good.

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thє вluє wαndєrєr 2012/05/24 03:02:18
Osaka to thє вlu... 2012/05/24 03:56:26

Why is that? Saving ones self is not sign of that!

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thє вlu... to Osaka 2012/05/24 23:38:40 (edited)
Osaka to thє вlu... 2012/05/25 00:00:33 (edited)

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Excuse me, your book vaguely has resemblance to some of the prophecy that the Bible speaks of. Your the one thats comparing reality to a novel.

People saving themselves for marriage is not a religious thing. Sex makes relationships outside of marriage complicated.

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thє вlu... to Osaka 2012/06/04 14:12:14 (edited)
Osaka to thє вlu... 2012/06/04 23:43:40

Marriage is not just legal or a religious ceremony. Its also a spiritual thing and a commitment. I've watched TV shows that prove its very complicated when there is no binding commitment, when people are sexually active as well as their partner, people are more paranoid and more likely to cheat.

Although the person I meant to be with, may not be a virgin. I am very accepting but I'm not saying its okay for him to rove around before me, especially if I know him.

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sundance to thє вlu... 2012/05/24 12:43:29 (edited)

I am not sure that I see the correlation. However, it is quite an interesting take, with even more interesting (if not Freudian) psychological undertones. It is, none the less, an interesting take on the situation. I assume, the affirmation of "silly", is simply due to a lack of a third choice, perhaps?...Just a thought...

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melissa 2012/05/24 02:47:29

Admirable

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Oh that is so sweet her saving herself for her future husband, its very hard to fine a woman who have not give it up. YOU GO GIRL :)

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bobthewelder 2012/05/24 02:44:12

Admirable

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I just hope she finds a guy that has been waiting as well, this way they can discover the pleasure together..

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unicorns vs narwhals 2012/05/24 02:33:41

Admirable

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I've always wanted to wait till I'm at least engaged, and I've made it almost 18 years so far. I just hope that the girl I propose to will understand what it means to me.

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Candace Washington 2012/05/24 02:28:34

Admirable

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So am I! Keep it up girl! Good things come to those who wait!

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XCloudPandaX 2012/05/24 02:26:40

Admirable

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hey, so am i :)

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tywon.smith 2012/05/24 02:24:30

Admirable

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If its true.

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Balladeer-PWCM-POTL 2012/05/24 02:23:10

Admirable

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very much so

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MOMMA THOMAS 2012/05/24 02:16:54 (edited)

Admirable

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GOOD LUCK!

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Marc m 2012/05/24 02:10:16

Admirable

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What better gift for her future husband ... a PURE her.

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Lanikai 2012/05/24 02:06:51

Admirable

+5
Good for her, she is living her values. Good for her.

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Jenna ☮♡ッ 2012/05/24 01:59:49

Silly

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None of the above. It's a personal choice and others shouldn't get a say. Personally I wouldn't do it (obviously, since I'm not a virgin,) but that's my choice to make and no one else's. Same goes for her.

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it'skrissie!d:) 2012/05/24 01:52:52

Admirable

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I think it is admirable. I am doing the same thing, and I don't care if people think I am a loser for it. I think waiting till marriage is smart. What if something happens before that? Also, say you do have a boyfriend and you already had sex with him. Okay, well you guys stick together and marry each other. On the marriage night, then what? It's so much more special if you save it for then, otherwise, isn't it lacking a little in the special department? I don't know, maybe I am wrong on that. I wouldn't know:P

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