Gail Devers has accepted Team USA’s invitation to race in the 100 metres at Athens, putting an end to any hope Marion Jones had of defending her title.

Marion Jones is set to miss out on a place in the individual 100 metres in Athens after reports indicated that her last-ditch hope of a call-up will be scuppered.

A possible doping ban for American sprinter Torri Edwards could pave the way for Marion Jones to defend her Olympic 100 metres title in Athens next month.

America’s track golden girls are looking forward to a glittering Olympics after they showed their younger rivals at the US team trials they still have what it takes to be in the medal hunt.

Marion Jones will not be defending her Olympic 100 metres title in Athens next month after failing to make the American team at the US trials in Sacramento, California.