Marion Jones
Also known as Marion Lois Jones, Marion Jones-Thompson
American athlete
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Marion James is an American soul and RnB singer who first came to prominence is the 1960s with "That's My Man". Amongst the musicians who toured with her were Jimi Hendrix and Billy Cox. Distinguished Women Past and Present: From: United States: Tennessee Fields: Music, Philanthropy Key Words/Phrases: R&B singer, Nashville's "Queen of the Blues" Born and raised in Nashville, Marion James grew up in a family with a love for music. Like most great R&B singers, Marion's musical background is f
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Marion Lois Jones (born October 12, 1975), married Marion Jones-Thompson, is an American former world champion track-and-field athlete and former professional basketball player. 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 lying to federal investigators about her use of performance-enhancing drugs.
Jones was one of the most famous athletes to be linked to the BALCO scandal. The performance-enhancing substance usage scandal covered more than 20 top-level athletes, including Jones's ex-husband, shot putter C. J. Hunter, and 100 m sprinter Tim Montgomery.
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