Crystal Cox on "Survivor 17: Gabon - Earth's Last Eden"
Crystal Cox, a 2004 Olympic Gold Medalist in track for the 4 X 400m Relay, is ready to tackle new challenges as a contestant on this season of "Survivor." As a single mother and athlete, Crystal Cox is the sole provider for her family and calls herself "the glue that holds the home together."
As a child, Crystal Cox's family frequently moved, forcing her to adapt. The only girl in a home with four brothers, Crystal Cox held her own physically and became mentally tough as a result.
Crystal Cox currently works as childcare teacher, high school track coach and a professional athlete. Crystal Cox has a B.A. in communications from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
When Crystal Cox is not training to compete, she enjoys surfing the internet, traveling and relaxing. Her hobbies include volleyball, kickball and softball. Crystal Cox describes herself as a leader who is outspoken and open minded. Crystal Cox possesses the three "Bs" required to be Sole Survivor, which are: brains, beauty and blazing speed!
Crystal Cox currently lives with her daughter, Destiny, her boyfriend Harry and his son in Durham, North Carolina.