Once celebrated for her athletic prowess and known as the ‘fastest woman on the planet’, Marion quickly became a household name in the early 2000s, appearing on the covers of Time Magazine, Vogue, and Sports Illustrated and securing millions in endorsement deals from major brands including Nike, Gatorade, and “Got Milk”. Though she never tested positive in any drug test, in 2007 Marion eventually confessed that she had lied about taking Performance Enhancing Drugs and was subsequently sentenced to six-months in jail. The scandal covered over 20 professional athletes at the time, yet Marion was the only athlete to serve a prison sentence. As a result, she voluntarily chose to return her medals, taking full responsibility for her actions and apologizing to her fans around the world. In 2010, just four months after the birth of her third child, Marion used her resolve to make an impressive come back to competitive sports, whipping herself back into basketball shape and earning a roster spot on the WNBA's Tulsa Shock, publishing her book “On The Right Track” with Simon and Schuster and launching her campaign to help youth make better decisions. Most recently, she launched a partnership with Driven Inc.-- a groundbreaking coaching program dedicated to empowering professionals and entrepreneurs– where Marion will help empower individuals through enhancing performance, transforming mindsets, and providing business coaching. Marion currently resides in Austin, Texas.

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