Feature: Pandemic extends Cortney Jones' time to make impact at Arizona State
Feature: Cortney Jones, More Than an Athlete
Feature: ASU Track and Field Athlete Creates Black Student Athlete Association.
| Cortney Jones Top Marks | ||
| INDOOR | MARK | YEAR |
| 60 Meters | 8.02 | 2018 NCAA Indoor Championships |
| OUTDOOR | MARK | YEAR |
| 200 Meters | 24.91 | 2019 FSU Relays |
| 100m Hurdles | 12.72 | 2019 ACC Championships |
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A six-time USTFCCCA All-American
2019 Outdoor: 100mH
2019 Indoor: 60mH
2018 Outdoor: 100mH and 4x100 relay
2018 Indoor: 60mH
2017 Outdoor: 100mH
Marks in ASU Top-10
Indoor - 60 Meters - 8.10 (2nd)
2020-21 Indoor - Did not compete
- Graduated with her bachelor’s in sociology in fall 2020
* Season cut short due to the COVID-19 pandemic
2019-20 Indoor
- Finished in the top-five in every race she competed in to begin her Sun Devil career.
- Finished in fourth place at the USA Indoor Championships.
Prior to ASU
At Florida State
2018-19 Outdoor
- Cemented her reputation as a clutch performer on the championship scene with a bronze medal finish at the NCAA Outdoor Championships in the 100-metr hurdles (13.04), which was contested in the driving rainstorm.
- Qualified for the final in 12.86, the fastest time in collegiate competition by an FSU athlete in school history.
- Handled the third leg of FSU’s eight-place 4x100-meter relay, which posted the No. 3 time in program history (43.33) in the prelims.
- Dipped below 13 seconds for the first time in a wind-aided 12.93 to finish second at the ACC Outdoor Championships.
- Opened seven-meet season in style, winning FSU Relays 100-meter hurdles in then personal best 13.06.
- Capped a six-meet schedule with a fourth-place finish in the 60-eter hurdle finals at the NCAA Indoor Championships in an FSU record time of 8.02, leading to her first, first-team All-American honor.
- Was the ACC Indoor Championships runner-up in an NCAA qualifying time and personal best of 8.05, helping the Seminoles to a team title.
- Dipped below 8.20 for the first time in a fifth-place finish at the Tyson Invitational (8.05).
- Capped her seven-meet freshman collegiate season at the NCAA Championships where she finished 15th in the 100-meter hurdles (13.30) for All-American honors.
- Finished fourth at the USATF Junior Championships.
- Scored three 100-meter hurdles victories in rookie season, with a personal-best 13.06 for the win at the FSU Relays, ranking No. 5 in FSU program history and was 21st nationally.
- Was bronze medalist at the ACC Championships.
- Finished third at the ACC Championships with a collegiate best time of 8.18 at the 60-meter hurdles, good for No. 4 on FSU’s all-time list and first-team All-ACC honor.
High School
- Capped a decorated career at Rockdale (Ga.) County High School with lifetime-best 13.40 in the 100-meter hurdles to finish sixth at the 2016 New Balance Outdoor Nationals.
- Was silver medalist at both the GHSA state meet and Georgia Meet of Champion in the 100-meter hurdles.
- Was silver medalist at USATF Junior Olympic National Championships (13.67) in 2015, after claiming her second consecutive GHSA state title.
- Won seven state titles between the hurdles, high jump, and relays.
- Helped Rockdale to 2015 team titles while contributing to 4x100 and 4x400 relay wins, to go along with her first of two consecutive high jump titles.
- Won GHSA state title in 100-metr hurdles as a freshman in 2014 and was also on winning 4x100-meter relay.
- Served as class president for three years at Rockdale and was an SGA member for four years.
- Was on the principal’s list throughout her high school career.
Personal: Daughter of Tracy and Tony Jones
If you could have dinner with anyone from any era, who would it be and where?
Barack Obama in 2020 in D.C.
One word to describe the feeling of putting on the ASU uniform for the first time:
Confident
You have a chance to pick the brain of any coach of any sport for one hour....who is it?
I don’t have a particular coach I’d love to speak to.
The most upset you have ever been in a game was:
After 2019 outdoor nationals, I didn’t perform how I wanted.
The happiest you have ever been in a game:
2018 World Junior championships
You have a chance to go watch one past sporting event live (any sport)...what are you going to?
Any Muhammad Ali fight
You need a walk-up song, what is it?
Hellrazor or Can't See Me - Tupac
What do you like best about your hometown?
The food
A movie you have watched more than once and will watch again:
Pretty woman
Past Sun Devil (any sport) you wish you could have watched compete:
James harden
Favorite song from your favorite artist?
Lovesong- Adele
What is one of your favorite quotes?
God is within her she will not fail
What chore do you absolutely hate doing?
Folding clothes
What is your favorite form of exercise?
Hurdling of course
Who has been the biggest influence on your career?
My high school coaches, coach Bennet and Thomas
If you could witness any event past, present or future, what would it be?
1996 Olympics track and field
If you could learn to do anything, what would it be?
The piano
If you could meet anyone, past or present, who would it be?
Beyonce
What did you do growing up that got you into trouble?
Forgetting to turn the oven off
What story does your family always tell about you?
I was born at 27 weeks and was placed on a battery pack when I got out the hospital. So everytime they see me, they say I’ve came so far from being the battery pack baby.
What's your favorite TV show and why?
Grey's Anatomy. I love the drama and I used to want to go to medical school
If you were a character on a TV show, which one would you be
Hmm. I’m not sure. Maybe Jim from The Office.
If someone wrote a book about your life, what would they title it?
The Come Up
Name one thing about yourself that most people don't know:
I love to cook
If you had to watch one show for the rest of your life, it would be:
The Nanny
Game/event where you learned the most from?
I honestly learn from each and every competition
If you could live during any time period when/where would it be and why?
Honestly I wouldn't want to live in any other time period.
What is the most important thing that a parent/grandparent taught you?
Never let anyone try to tell you your worth.
What was the single-biggest challenge of your life?
Battling my mental health
What is your favorite road trip destination?
I haven’t taken many road trips but I’d love to road trip through Colorado
What toppings do you get on your pizza?
Pineapple, bacon, pepperoni
Favorite pro athlete you have been around...
I’m indifferent because my boyfriend is a professional athlete
Most underrated coach you have been around...
Hmm I’m not sure.
Past Sun Devil game/event you wish you would have been there live to see...
I wish I could have seen the track and field team win nationals
What you know now that you wish you knew in high school...
Not trying to be funny, but I wish I knew how expensive being an adult was.
Typically, I am in bed and lights are out at...
10:30 p.m.
Last book I read:
Trevor Noah - Born a Crime
Last movie I saw:
The New Mutants
What was the first concert you ever attended?
Justin Bieber
The most played song on my phone (spotify, ipod, etc.) is:
Lovesong- Adele
My favorite month:
June because it’s my birth month!
Something I have not done, but I will...
Skydiving
What is your favorite holiday and why?
Christmas because it’s a time to celebrate Jesus and celebrate your loved ones.
What three words would you use to describe yourself?
Resilient , adventurous, loving
If you could be on any game show, which show would you choose?
Let’s make a deal
What is the most useful app you have downloaded?
As much as I hate to say it, Tik Tok. Due to my adhd , it’s hard to stay focused so being that Tik Tok has so much different content and videos, it’s very helpful.
What is your best childhood memory?
Learning how to cook from my great great grandma , great grandma , grandma and mother.
You have just won the lottery, what is your first purchase?
Buying my mom a house
What is your favorite sport to watch?
Track and field
What is your favorite food?
Soul food
What is your favorite restaurant?
I don’t have a specific restaurant just as long as the food is good!
What is your favorite candy?
Reese’s!
What do you miss the most about being a kid?
I miss being so carefree when I was a child.
What is the hardest thing that you have ever done?
Moving across the country with no family or friends
One sentence to describe your family...
My family is extremely supportive and loving
What is a place that you have always wanted to visit?
Bali, Indonesia
My dream job is:
Sports Psychologist
What is the most exciting game you've been a part of:
U20 World Junior championships
An initiative/movement that means a lot to me is:
Black Lives Matter