Things just seem to be going worse for Tia Jones lately. After all, the hurdler has been through a lot within the last few weeks. Whether it be her public breakup with ex-fiancé Xavier Worthy or the heartbreak of missing out on the Paris Olympics due to injury, she’s been trending for all the wrong reasons. Once hailed as the next big thing in American hurdles, the headlines have lately focused less on her talent and more on her turmoil. But now, she finds herself in the news again. So what happened now?
Well, here’s the thing about Tia! Life’s hits might bruise her, but she’s never backed down from speaking her truth. Not then. And certainly not now. That became crystal clear when Tia stepped into the conversation surrounding disgraced football prospect Quaydarius Davis, who was caught on camera choking and beating his girlfriend. While most of the sports world stayed silent or cautiously neutral, Tia didn’t mince words.
Track Spice shared on X, “Tia Jones speaks out in defense of the woman in this video,” after shocking footage surfaced showing Quaydarius Davis violently attacking his ex-girlfriend. The video revealed the woman being choked to the point of unconsciousness, punched repeatedly, and left battered in front of a Ring camera. The video sent waves through social media, but what hit even harder was the silence from many in the sports world. Not from Tia, though.
Tia Jones speaks out in defense of the woman in this video after sharing her post showing footage of her being strangled, losing consciousness and punched repeatedly by a football player.
We stand with you https://t.co/BOxPrK2XsS pic.twitter.com/Gnr46ogBp3
— Track Spice (@TrackSpice) April 14, 2025
Her follow-up comment was nothing short of gut-wrenching. “I’m literally in tears. If you did not have this footage, they would have never believed you! They would have made lies about you and dragged your name. Happy that you stood up to these high-power monsters!” For anyone who’s followed Tia’s journey, this wasn’t just support. It was personal. “Most importantly, I’m happy that you’re alive! No one understands how it feels to be strangled.”
She knows the feeling of being dismissed and left to defend herself against narratives built to tear her down. Just last month, both Tia and Xavier Worthy were locked in a legal back-and-forth, with Jones initially filing a protective order and Worthy later arrested for an alleged assault against a family member. Though he maintained the claims were baseless, the media firestorm was intense. Eventually, the pair agreed to drop all legal pursuits. And yet, through it all, Tia hasn’t let any of it break her.
Tia Jones delivers a divine comeback on the track
Entering the inaugural Grand Slam Track Meet as the “Kingston Challenger,” a title reserved for elite global top-20 athletes with international recognition and notable rivalries. Tia Jones had every reason to feel the pressure. Not only was she a late addition to the field, but she also stepped into the spotlight with the weight of expectations heavy on her shoulders. Yet, what unfolded on the track was nothing short of electric. The 24-year-old hurdler delivered a performance that turned heads, including that of fellow sprinter Noah Williams.
“Tia Jones shocks the world in the 100m, and we all know about it, you feel me? But for her to come out there and pop her like that in the 100 hurdles—I was impressed, bro,” he shared while talking with Colin Waitzman on the Track World News YouTube channel, visibly moved by her grit and execution. Clocking a blazing 12.63 seconds, Jones not only won the race but also set a new world-leading time for 2025.
Snatching the top spot from South Africa’s Marione Fourie in commanding fashion. But Jones’ dominance isn’t just about times and titles. It’s rooted in something deeper. “I do this for God. I am running under the testimony of Jesus himself. So coming out here and just putting everything on the track, I just put my energy into the track. So that’s all I can do. Otherwise, I’ll fail.” That spiritual foundation, paired with her relentless drive, is what makes her rise all the more powerful. She isn’t just back. She’s running with purpose, clarity, and fire.
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