Read more about Lolo Jones and Lesley Ann Brandt

A few of the most shocking reports are hidden behind a career that is dazzling. Lolo Jones, who was the winner of the USA and the World Olympic Games for the hurdle 2013 has achieved this feat because of a lot determination and persistence. Jones was the only child in a family of five as well as grew up in a slum. Jones's mother travelled frequently and stayed for a while in the basement of the church. Jones was forced to move into a new school every year up until her time in high school due to this sporadic lifestyle. Jones who was interested by the athletic events held during her time at Theodore Roosevelt High School, had to leave her mom in order to follow her passion. Jones lived in four different homes during her high school years in order to study in one place. Jones is a cellist of the school's orchestra and the winner of the Gatorade Track and Field Iowa athlete of the year earned her the Gatorade Iowa Athlete award at the close of the high school year. Jones as she got to college, was one of the most skilled hurdlers. In 2002, at the NCAA Track and Field Championships in 2002, Jones took home the 100-meters hurdles. In addition, she was one of the participants of the runner-up team in the 100-meter relay event. In 2003 and 2004 Jones took home the indoor hurdles event during the NCAA Championship. Jones started her track career in 2005 after completing her university studies. In the same year, she took home the Torino Memorial Event, while in 2026 she took home the Ostrava Track event and Heusden.

Brandt is a child of the Cape Town region. She grew up within Cape Town South Africa with her siblings and parents, immigrated to Auckland New Zealand when she was a teenager. After being discovered by local casting directors, Brandt played the part as Naevia as Naevia in Starz hits Spartacus: Blood and Sand as well as Spartacus: Gods of the Arena. Working with producers Steven S. D Knight and Sam Raimi she captivated audiences with her character and quickly became an one of the series' most memorable performers. Mazikeen was a well-loved DC/Vertigo comics character and she played her on the Netflix hit series Lucifer for six seasons. Forbes has ranked Lucifer as their top binge show for 2021. Brandt can next be seen opposite Andrew Lincoln and Danai Gurira in the 6 episode limited Walking Dead spin-off which airs in 2024. Brandt's other Netflix projects include the animated adult comedy Captain Fall starring Jason Ritter Anthony Carrigan, Jason Ritter, and Chris Meloni. This will be aired in July 2023. Lesley-Ann Brandt was born the 2nd of December, 1981, in Cape Town South Africa. She's a very talented New Zealand actor. Lesley Brandt and her family moved to Auckland, New Zealand in the year 1999. Her first job was working in Auckland as a retailer, and was then promoted as an IT manager. Lesley started her career with commercials following a number of models positions. In 2008, she finished her degree in acting and continued her training in Meisner techniques of learning. The first time she had a major acting gig was in the New Zealand TV series Diplomatic Immunity. Lesley Brandt made a guest appearance on New Zealand's TV series Shortland Street as a supporting actor. She also appeared on a sci-fi drama arrangement This Is Not My Life that is based on the fictional city of Waimoana. Lesley Brandt was cast in the Television series Spartacus: Blood and Sand as Naevia who was a hostage in the midst of her youth and later in the Spartacus: Gods of the Arena miniseries.