Jones is considering the long jump at the Olympics
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Marion Jones will compete in the long jump at the Norwich Union British Grand Prix in Gateshead on 27 June.
Kim Collins, the 100m world champion, and world triple jump winner Christian Olsson will also appear in Gateshead.
"It will be great to jump at such a top-class meet and I'm sure that I will rise to the challenge and perform well," said Jones.
"Jumping in Gateshead will give me a good opportunity to assess my long jump form ahead of the Olympics."
Jones is still considering whether to go for an unprecedented five gold medals [in the 100m, 200m, long jump, 4x100m relay and 4x400m relay] at this year's Olympic Games in Athens.
The American attempted the feat four years ago in Sydney, finishing up with three gold medals and two bronze.
The Gateshead meeting could well provide an early indication as to whether the long jump will form part of her Olympic programme this year.
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