What happened to Marion Jones?

Disgraced former athlete Marion Jones was once considered a track and field star after winning five medals at the 2000 Olympics. However, her life took a turn for the worst when she admitted to taking performance-enhancing drugs before competing.

Does Marion Jones have a husband or kids?

” @alishataylor_1: I about died when I found out I worked out in the same room as one of my idols @marionjones pic.twitter.com/ja2NlfVrbE ” lol After completing her sentence, Jones settled with her husband, Obadele Thompson, and three kids, Eva Marie, Monty, and Amir, in Austin, Texas.

When did Jennifer Jones get divorced and why?

They divorced in 2002. Jones took part in the 2004 Olympics in Athens but didn’t win any significant medal. Disappointed with her performance, she swore she would work hard to win a gold medal in the following Olympics, set to take place in 2008.

On January 11, 2008, Marion Jones was sentenced to six months in prison. Jones now 44, lives in a suburb north of Austin, Texas, where she runs her own business and is a personal trainer with Camp Gladiator, a workout program and movement headquartered in Austin.

How old is Marion Jones now?

46 years (October 12, 1975)
Marion Jones/Age

Why was Marion Jones stripped of her Olympic medal?

At the Sydney Olympics, Jones finished with three gold medals (100- and 200-meter sprint, and 4 × 400 m relay) and two bronze medals (long jump and 4 × 100 m relay). However, she was later stripped of these medals after admitting that she had used performance-enhancing drugs.

Where is Olympian Shannon Miller now?

In 2011, she was diagnosed with a rare form of ovarian cancer. After having the tumor successfully removed and an aggressive chemotherapy regimen, today she remains cancer free. Miller currently resides in Florida with her husband, John Falconetti, and her two amazing children, Rocco and Sterling.

Is Obadele Thompson a Nigerian?

Obadele “Oba” Thompson (born 30 March 1976) is a Barbados-born former sprinter, lawyer, author, and speaker. He won Barbados’ first and only Olympic medal as an independent country by placing third in the 100 metres at the 2000 Sydney Olympics.

Where is Tim Montgomery now?

Montgomery is the owner of an elite training facility called NUMA Speed which stands for Never Underestimate My Ability. He trains people of all age ranges and professional athletes. “I didn’t think that I could achieve what I’m achieving now,” said Montgomery. “I thought my success was an athlete.”

How much does Lolo Jones make?

What is Lolo Jones’ net worth? Lolo Jones is an American track, field and bobsled athlete who has a net worth of $1.5 million dollars.

Can Olympic medals be taken away?

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is the governing body of the Olympic Games, and as such, can rule athletes to have violated regulations of the Games, for which athletes’ Olympic medals can be stripped (i.e., rescinded). Stripped medals must be returned to the IOC by the offending athlete.

How tall is Dominique Moceanu now?

5′ 3″
Dominique Moceanu/Height