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Jones leaves track moments before start of race

Associated Press

Friday, June 24, 2005

CARSON, Calif. -- Marion Jones grabbed her warmup clothes and walked off the track moments before the start of the 100-meter preliminaries at the U.S. track and field championships on Friday, a stunning exit for the woman who once dominated the event. Moments later, Olympic gold medalist Justin Gatlin was disqualified from the men's 100 for a false start. However, Gatlin protested and was reinstated into the semifinals on a referee's decision. It was a strange evening on Day 2 of the ...

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