Less than six months after opting for track and field ahead of basketball, Marion Jones (above) has already evoked comparisons with Wilma Rudolph's grace and Florence Griffith-Joyner's pace. She won the world 100 metres final on Sunday in 10.83 seconds. Now she has the opportunity to emulate Rudolph and Griffith-Joyner by winning three major titles at the same championships. She also goes in the long jump and the 4x100 relay.
Dual player
Less than six months after opting for track and field ahead of basketball, Marion Jones (above) has already evoked comparisons…
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