Jasmine Jones

As the Olympic Winter Games continue in Milano Cortina, an Eastern Michigan University alum has big hopes for gold. Jasmine “Jazz” Jones is a former member of EMU’s track and field team who has been chosen to participate on Team USA. She will compete in the two-woman bobsled heats beginning Friday, February 20th. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor had the opportunity to speak to Jones from the Olympic Village in Cortina, Italy.

An Eastern Michigan University alum is joining Team USA with aspirations of bringing home the gold at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Italy. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the story.