Olympic Track Star Lolo Jones to Compete on DWTS

LOS ANGELES, CA. — Olympic track star, Lolo Jones, will compete on Season 19 Dancing With The Stars scheduled to air on ABC September 15, 2014. Jones is a three time Olympian in track and bob sledding. She is also a native of Des Moines Iowa as is past DWTS Mirror Ball winner, Shawn Johnson, who won a few years ago. Jones will be paired with pro partner Keo Motsepe, the first African American pro dancer to appear on the show.

Qlympic track star, Loo Jones with pro dance partner, Keo Motsepe.

Jones will appear with fellow athletes NASCAR driver, Michael Waltrip and MMA Champion, Randy Couture. Cast memebers also include legendary comedian Tommy Chong, celebrated talk show host Tavis Smiley, as well as famed fashion designer Betsey Johnson and “General Hospital” heartthrob Antonio Sabato, Jr. Two fresh faces join the cast, including “Pretty Little Liars” actress Janel Parrish and YouTube beauty guru Bethany Mota.

Why does Lolo say she has her work cut out for her? And, how does she say she differs from past Olympic “DWTS” contestants? Plus, who does she think is her biggest competition? Watch the following video:

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