Jones reiterates innocence of involvement in drugs scandal

MARION JONES made an instant exit from yesterday’s Norwich Union British Grand Prix after insisting she has done everything to “clear my name” after being caught up in a drugs scandal in the United States.

Jones, who was second in the long jump at Gateshead, has been linked with the BALCO drugs investigation but has always insisted she is innocent of any involvement and has constantly attempted to clear her name.

Her partner world 100 metres record-holder Tim Montgomery is scheduled to reply to the United States Anti-doping Agency tomorrow about serious drug allegations.