He earned the nickname "LoJo" at the University of Tennessee where he won four NCAA titles in the pole vault.

[1] LoJo began pole vaulting in 1989 and since has/holds records on all stages and led the charge to return the US to the international medal podium with two Olympic appearances, including a silver medal performance in 2000 Olympic games Sydney.

Lawrence resigned as Assistant Coach/Pole Vault at the University of South Carolina in August 2011 to start an online business.

He is the current American Indoor Record Holder at 5.96m (19' - 6.5") set March 3, 2001].

LoJo is also the first black pole vaulter to medal and step on the podium, which he achieved at the 2000 Olympic games.