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Marion Jones Used Roids in 2000

Track star admits unwittingly using 'the clear' under coach's deception

By Nick McMaster, Newser Staff

Posted Oct 4, 2007 5:17 PM CDT

(Newser) – Olympic Gold Medalist Marion Jones has admitted using steroids in preparation for the 2000 Sydney games. The track star will plead guilty on Friday to lying to federal agents regarding her drug use, the Washington Post reports. It is not clear if Jones could be... Read full story »

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