Marion Jones Quotes


Everywhere we go, people recognize me.


Citations

Jones, Marion, and Maggie Greenwood-Robinson. On the Right Track: From Olympic Downfall to Finding Forgiveness and the Strength to Overcome and Succeed. Howard Books, 2010, p. 60.

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Marion Jones
Marion Jones
  • Born: October 12, 1975
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: Athlete

Marion Lois Jones, also known as Marion Jones-Thompson, is a Belizean-American former world champion track and field athlete and a former professional basketball player for Tulsa Shock in the WNBA. She won three gold medals and two bronze medals at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia, but was later stripped of her medals after admitting to steroid use. Jones did retain her 3 titles as world champion from 1997 to 1999.