We reported on Friday that U.S. track star and local favorite Marion Jones will be in Athens next month to compete in the Olympics. Well tonight the news hasn't changed because she still be will be in Athens but she will only be competing in the long jump. Marion who was once the fastest woman in the world withdrew from the 200-meter Olympic trials this past weekend. Why? Well Marion told reporters she was just plain tired after the long jump final. She may still be called upon to be part of the relay teams. Marion says she feels like she has one more Olympics in her.
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Marion Jones Bows out of 200 meter
Marion Jones will compete in the long jump at the Olympics but has withdrawn from the 200-meter trials due to fatigue.
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