More gold for Marion at ESPY’s

During her whirlwind tour of the country, Belizeans became increasingly captivated by the charms of superstar Marion Jones. Last night millions of Americans got the chance as Marion was honoured by the ESPN television network on its annual ESPY award show. We join presenter Sylvestre Stallone on stage.

Sylvestre Stallone

“Here are the nominees for female athlete of the year. Let’s take a look.”

Announcer

“Female Athlete of the Year: Marion Jones, Sheryl Swoopes, Karrie Webb, Venus Williams.”

Sylvestre Stallone

“And the ESPY award goes to… marvelous Marion Jones.”

Announcer

“Ladies and gentlemen, with her third ESPY of the night, Marion Jones has set a woman’s record for most ESPY awards won in a year.”

Marion Jones

“Thank you. This award is dedicated to all of the people that have helped me to get to where I am today. I wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for my mom back home, or for my brother, or for my husband CJ, or for all my friends and family in the country of Belize. Without all of them I wouldn’t be here, and I truly appreciate them. Before I leave, I just want to say hi to my little girl’s basketball team, Michigan, who are all at home, hi. Thank you.”

In addition to female athlete of the year, Jones was also selected as woman’s track and field athlete of the year and U.S. Olympian of the year. With a total of six ESPY’s, Jones has accumulated more than any other woman.