Marion Jones
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Summary
Marion Jones was born on October 12, 1975[1], in Los Angeles[2]. She has worked as a basketball player[3], sprinter[4], and athletics competitor[5]. She ranks in the top 0.64% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,109 views/month, #6,449 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Tim Montgomery[7]
- Country of citizenship: United States[8], Belize[9]
- Native language: English[10]
- Ethnic group: African Americans[11]
- Educated at: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill[12], Rio Mesa High School[13]
- Award received: Bislett medal[14], Associated Press Athlete of the Year[15]
- Sex or gender: female[16]
- Member of sports team: North Carolina Tar Heels women's basketball[17]
- Commons category: Marion Jones[18]
- Position played on team / speciality: point guard[19]
- Sport: basketball[20], athletics[21]
- Drafted by: Phoenix Mercury[22]
- Family name: Jones[23]
- Given name: Marion[24]
- Significant event: doping in sport[25]
- Described by source: Notable Black American Women[26]
- Participant in: 2004 Summer Olympics[27], 2000 Summer Olympics[28], 1997 World Championships in Athletics[29], 1999 World Championships in Athletics[30], 2001 World Championships in Athletics[31]
- Convicted of: making false statements[32]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[33]
- Country for sport: United States[34]
- Name in native language: Marion Jones-Thompson[35]
- Different from: Q795995[36]
- Start of work period: 2010[37]
- End of work period: 2011[38]
- Height: 178[39]
Why It Matters
Marion Jones has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] She is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]
FAQs
Where was Marion Jones born?
Marion Jones was born in Los Angeles[2].
Who was Marion Jones married to?
Marion Jones's spouses include Tim Montgomery[7].
What did Marion Jones do for work?
Marion Jones worked as a basketball player[3], sprinter[4], and athletics competitor[5].
Where did Marion Jones go to school?
Marion Jones was educated at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill[12] and Rio Mesa High School[13].
What awards did Marion Jones receive?
Honors received include Bislett medal[14] and Associated Press Athlete of the Year[15].