Drug Cases Impacting U.S. Track Team

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While Marion Jones was not among four athletes to receive letters of possible drug violations, the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency isn't done with her yet. The sweeping drug scandal, which already has taken down four top athletes, now threatens to bar several more — and the sport's biggest star, Jones, remains under investigation. So, when the U.S. track and field team for the Athens Olympics is chosen in July, there's no telling who will be allowed to show up. Jones, who met with USADA officials last month to discuss possible doping evidence against her, received a letter from the agency Tuesday asking follow-up questions.

"USADA asked us the same questions they asked us during our May 24 meeting with them," said a representative for Jones, who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity.

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Jones' boyfriend, 100-meter world record holder Tim Montgomery, was among four prospective Olympic medalists who received letters Tuesday informing them that the USADA is pursuing possible doping cases against them that could result in bans from the Athens Games. Jones, who has a nearly 1-year-old son with Montgomery, issued a statement after placing third in the long jump Tuesday at a track meet in the Czech Republic.

"Tim Montgomery is a good person, a great athlete and an even better father," she said. "I support him and believe in him, and I have no doubt that if a fair process is applied that Tim will be racing for gold in Athens this August."

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