Marion Jones is a former American track and field athlete who gained fame in the late 1990s and early 2000s. She is best known for winning five medals at the 2000 Sydney Olympics, including three gold medals in the 100 meters, 200 meters, and 4x400 meter relay. Her achievements made her one of the most celebrated athletes of her time. However, Jones's career faced a significant setback when she was implicated in a doping scandal. In 2007, she admitted to using performance-enhancing drugs and was subsequently stripped of her Olympic medals. This controversy overshadowed her athletic accomplishments and led to a prison sentence for lying to federal investigators about her drug use.