Shock’s Marion Jones Back on Track with Book

The former Olympian Marion Jones sat down to discuss her new book, her past mistakes and what she’s learned.

Thursday, May 26th 2011, 12:02 pm

By: News On 6


Originally Published: Nov 18, 2010 9:58 AM CDT

Oklahoma Sports Staff

TULSA, Oklahoma -- Former Olympic Athlete Marion Jones and current Tulsa Shock player, first experienced a rise to fame during the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney.

After winning five medals, her career came to a halt when she admitted to taking performance enhancing drugs.

Jones had to hand back her medals and learned a difficult lesson. Now Jones is playing in the WNBA and has a new book out chronicling her experiences in the athletic world, called "On the Right Track."

Jonestalked about her past, how she's hoping to shape her future, and what it's like playing for the Tulsa Shock.
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