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Tragic Hero: Marion Jones, Olympic Athlete

Marion Jones, the Olympic athlete with an inherent flaw, was a track and field star born on October 12, 1975, in Los Angeles. Despite being a world champion and winning five medals in the 2000 Summer Olympics, her tragic flaw led to a two-year suspension and eventual retirement. Explore her downfall, tragic flaw, and how she epitomizes the description of a tragic hero.

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Tragic Hero: Marion Jones, Olympic Athlete

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  1. Tragic Hero Marion Jones Olympic Athlete

  2. Marion Jones • An Olympic athlete with an inherent flaw

  3. Marion’s Background: • Track and Field star • Born October 12, 1975 in Los Angeles, CA • World champion and winner of five medals in the 2000 Summer Olympics

  4. Her Downfall: • Her tragic flaw led to a two year suspension from all track and field competition and an eventual retirement from the sport altogether.

  5. What was her flaw? • What led to her downfall? • How does she fit the description of tragic hero?

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