Weban open book like her mother, she’s talked of her bouts with anxiety, and how overwhelming the transition to professional has been.
Webtara jones, mckenzie long’s mom, passed away at the age of 45 due to a heart attack in february 2024, the time when long was ready to play for the national.
Webwhen mckenzie long's mother died suddenly at age 45, she had a decision to make:
Remain still in her grief, or keep running toward olympic dream.
Webmckenzie long admits her track and field career hit a crossroads after the death of her mother, tara jones, in january.