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This is an archive article published on October 5, 2007

The gory path to glory

1997 World Championships: Won the 100m gold.

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8226; 1997 World Championships: Won the 100m gold.

8226; 1999 World Championships: Won the 100m gold and long jump bronze.

8226; 2000 Sydney Olympics: Three gold medals and two bronze medals Gold: 100m, 200m and 4215;400 relay. Bronze: 4215;100, long jump

8226; 2001 World Championships: Jones was upset in the 100 meter sprint by Ukrainian Zhanna Pintusevick Block. Jones, however, got the gold in both 200m and 4x100m.

8226; 2004 Athens Olympics: Disappointing fifth in long jump. Took part in the 4x100m relay, where they miss a baton pass in the final race.

8226; On July8, 2006: Jones won the 100 meter dash at Gaz de France with a 10.93. It was her fastest time in almost four years.

8226; On July 11, 2006: Jones improved her time in the Rome Golden league with a 10.91, but was beaten to 2nd place by Jamaica8217;s Sherone Simpson who clocked 10.87.

 

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