My personal opinion about Marion is simple: I have had the opportuinity to get to meet Marion and watch her compete for nearly 10 years. My family and I would travel hours upon hours just to see her in action. Just as many of you who visit this site are from track "family's" whose loyalty does not lie with a particular sports team, but with a certain athlete, this was ours. And our loyalty was with Marion.
THe point I am trying to make is this: I have never been more heart broken as a fan to witness the admittance of Marion to PED. Not only was it the fall of an American sports icon, but it was the fall of her as a person. With all of her genuiness disapearing in just a few hours. This is one of the saddest days in sport this country has ever had.