Andrew Jones

Bio

Andrew Jones is a sports, political and music journalist whose work has been featured in the Intercept, the Guardian, Ebony magazine, World Soccer Talk, MSNBC and The Grio.

7 Facts You Didn’t Know About Rio Olympic Star Vashti Cunningham
By Andrew Jones
Being the daughter of a famous former sports star comes with a certain set of expectations. For 18-year-old Vashti Cunningham — a world-class athlete in her own right, and whose famous father is her coach — the pressure may be even…
Here Are 7 Things You Should Know About Mo Farah, World-Class Distance Runner
By Andrew Jones
For Mohamed Muktar Jama Farah, more commonly known simply as Mo Farah, the last four years have been a whirlwind. With the pressure on him at the 2012 Olympic games in his home country of England, the then-29-year-old certainly didn't disappoint.…
4 Facts You Didn’t Know About Rio Olympic Star Sydney McLaughlin
By Andrew Jones
Vashti Cunningham isn't the only teen sensation on the U.S. Olympic Track and Field team competing in Rio de Janeiro. Sydney McLaughlin, 16, took the Olympic track trials by storm with an unexpected showing in the 400 meter hurdles — arguably the…
How Olympic Gold Medalist Gabby Douglas Paved the Way for Other Young Gymnasts of Color
By Andrew Jones
Despite not making the all-around gymnastics final for this year's Olympics, Gabby Douglas remains a vital part of U.S women's gymnastic history. As the first black gymnast in Olympic history to win the title of Individual All-Around Champion, at…
Here's What to Know About Rio 2016 Olympics Star Alex Morgan
By Andrew Jones
Although she is now a World Cup champion and the unquestioned number one forward for the United States women's national team, Alex Morgan has a point to prove in Rio 2016. On the heels of her injuries last summer, coupled with teammate Carli Lloyd's…
Here's Everything Kerri Walsh Jennings Has Accomplished in Her Olympic Career
By Andrew Jones
The United States' Kerri Walsh Jennings is one of the greatest beach volleyball players the sport has ever seen. And with her on the verge of a fourth Olympic gold medal in Rio de Janeiro, we should look back on how the 37-year-old from Santa Clara,…
What Does the Olympic Torch Symbolize? Here's a Brief History of What the Torch Represents
By Andrew Jones
Along with the Olympic rings, the Olympic Torch has become synonymous with the famous games. Whether it's the classic "Chariots of Fire" theme song that goes along with it, or the famous running by both celebrities and non-famous people towards the…
What do the Olympic Rings Stand for? The Surprising History of the Olympic Colors
By Andrew Jones
Regardless of all the controversies that the International Olympic Committee has had over the years, the symbolism of the Olympic Games themselves still resonate with many people around the world. It's why the five colored ring design is the…
6 Things About Rio 2016 Olympics Star Katie Ledecky You Need to Know
By Andrew Jones
At just 19 years old, Katie Ledecky can already be considered a swimming legend. The Washington, D.C. native's resume is truly staggering — she has multiple world records, despite still being in the early stages of her career, and has supplanted…
6 Facts About Hope Solo, US Olympic Goalkeeper With an Impressive and Controversial Past
By Andrew Jones
Hope Solo is undeniably one of the greatest goalkeepers women's soccer has ever seen. Yet, the 35-year-old still has plenty of critics, in large part because of problems off the field, but she is currently at the peak of her legendary career, having…