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Tweet of the Week: Olympic Hurdler Lolo Jones' Accidental Insult

Talk about falling on your face. 

U.S. Olympic Hurdler Lolo Jones inadvertently insulted former Rutgers' football player Eric LeGrand. After asking her to race, Lolo tweeted back "Get checked for a concussion." What she didn't know was that LeGrand had been paralyzed in a game.

(Photo courtesy of Twitter)
(Photo courtesy of Twitter)

In response, Jones tweeted out that she didn't know who LeGrand was, but it was too little too late for this Olympic star.

(Photo courtesy of Twitter)
(Photo courtesy of Twitter)

Have you read a tweet from your favorite athlete that you think is worthy enough to be called, "Tweet of the Week?" Comment below and maybe your tweet will appear on our show next week!



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The article says "Olympic Star". So don't worry LoLo. You certainly ain't one.

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