In February, Tia Jones really made waves at the USATF Indoor Championships when she matched the world record in the 60m hurdles, clocking an amazing 7.67 seconds! Before the race, she emphasized how important it was for her to focus on her start and run a clean race if she wanted to have a shot at breaking the American record. And she absolutely nailed it! Following her race plan, she not only matched the world record but also set a new personal best. In her post-race interview, she said, “It was easier than I thought, just like the 7.72, which is why I know I can execute and go faster.” Just as she felt like she was achieving success and happiness, in life an unexpected injury suddenly disrupted everything.

Two hours later, after the race at the World Athletics Indoor Championships, Tia Jones sustained an injury. And thus she had to withdraw from the competition after colliding with the crash pads and tearing her ACL unexpectedly. Tia recently opened up about how that injury turned into a source of strength for her during an episode of “The Pregame Podcast” with Tokyo and Sydnee. It’s pretty inspiring to hear her perspective!

After a career-threatening injury, Tia Jones finds a silver lining in supporting Xavier’s rise to fame

Tia shared some heartfelt insights about her injury and its impact on her relationship with her fiancé, Xavier. After tearing her ACL, she faced a tough setback, but she’s trying to stay positive, believing that everything happens for a reason. As she put it, “God just aligned up everything the way it did.” This injury has actually given her the chance to be more present and supportive of Xavier as he kicked off his rookie season with the Kansas City Chiefs. He caused a stir when he got picked in April 2024! On a podcast episode, Tia also mentioned her commitment to supporting him during this thrilling phase of his career.

Tia shared about how she managed her therapy while supporting Xavier as he started his NFL rookie career journey. She showed her commitment by mentioning, “I’ve been able to be here, you know, taking care of my man,” which truly emphasizes the significance of their bond during this period. In April 2024, there was a lot of excitement when Xavier got selected by the Kansas City Chiefs in the round at No. 28 after completing the 40-yard dash in just 4.21 seconds during the NFL Combine.

Tia was right there with him to celebrate this big moment, even posting on her Instagram, “Welcome to the Chiefs Kingdom ❤️. #chiefs #nfldraft #worthy,” showing just how proud she is of his achievements. When the host inquired more about Tia delaying her goals during the interview session, she and Xavier, as athletes, supported each other’s endeavors despite facing challenges like injuries and setbacks. But with everything that happened, did Tia manage to make a comeback and qualify for the Paris Olympics?

Tia and Xavier lift each other up through tough times!

After her injury, Tia Jones bounced back in May just in time for the Olympic Trials, where she finished fourth and moved on to the semifinals. It was a real achievement, but sadly, she didn’t make the U.S. team for the Paris Olympics, which had to be a tough pill to swallow. Just when things seemed to be settling down, Xavier Worthy had his own struggles. This summer, in July, he dealt with a hamstring injury that kept him out of most organized team activities and mandatory minicamp.

The rookie receiver found himself in a spot when he couldn’t establish a good connection with his new quarterback, Patrick Mahomes, due to an injury setback. Nothing as serious as Tia’s ACL tear but still added pressure to recover swiftly and get back in the game strong like he did back in his college days at Texas, where he made some impressive stats with 97 receptions for 2755 yards and 26 touchdowns.