Marion Jones

Track and field athlete with Olympic medals

Marion Jones - Track and field athlete with Olympic medals
Born

October 12th, 1975
49 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Competed in sprinting and long jump events. Achieved significant success in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Won three gold medals and two bronze medals at the 2000 Sydney Olympics. Initially celebrated for outstanding performances, later faced scrutiny and controversy regarding doping allegations, leading to a loss of Olympic medals and a prison sentence for lying to federal investigators. Notable for once holding world records in various events.

Won three gold and two bronze medals in 2000 Olympics

Set multiple world records in track events

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