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“I am against performance-enhancing drugs. I have never taken them and I never will take them.”

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Marion Jones, born on October 12, 1975, is a renowned track and field athlete. She achieved numerous world records and Olympic gold medals in the 1990s and early 2000s, becoming a legendary figure in the history of athletics. more

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