In the early 2000s, no one dominated competitive running more than Marion Jones.
She should have been set for life, but what followed was something nobody saw coming.
Rumors first started swirling about possible doping when Jones' husband at the time, fellow athlete C.J.
Hunter, tested positive for steroids at the Sydney Olympics.
Jones denied any wrongdoing vehemently.
I have never taken them and I never will take them."
By 2008, Jones was an ex-con, but her life in the sporting world wasn’t over yet.
However, Jones had something else working in her favor.
She wasn’t just a sprinter but an avid athlete with plenty of experience under her belt.
While she was banned from one sport, she wasn’t banned from them all.
Jones, pictured above playing basketball in her college days, wasn’t a complete novice to the sport.
It’s hardly surprising given these results that Jones' career with the Tulsa Shock ended up short-lived.
“I’m not at a low point,” she expressed.
“I’m excited where I am at now.
I’m at a good point in my life.”
After all, she has always been a massive sports fan, hailing right back to her academic years.
Now, her Instagram profile reads, “A Mom!
Fitness fanatic and trainer!
Tar Heel for Life!”
Just look at gymnastSimone Biles, who boasts 7.1 million followers on Instagram alone.
Make your voice count!
The caption also read, “Go vote!
It starts with you!”
Some decide to avoid it altogether, and sometimes, silence is just as deadly.
She speaks out about women’s empowerment
Marion Jones' resume is extensive.
This undeniably worthy cause certainly embraced Jones when she took to the stage.
One commenter, @kristan_cab said, “It was such an honor to see you speak today!
Thank you so much for your words.”
Gonna be a special season!"
