Marion Jones

        In the 30 for 30 documentary titled "Marion Jones: Press Pause", it is revealed how a seemingly invincible professional track star's career was destroyed by the use of performance enhancing drugs. Author John Singleton seems to display an argument that Marion Jones worked hard and powered through many struggles to regain her superstar status. Marion Jones was an Olympic track runner with 3 gold medals to her name. The documentary shows her interview in front of reporters where she admits to using PEDs and lying to federal agents. She uncovers her 6 month prison sentence. It may sound ironic, but Marion made the most of her time in prison by talking about her workouts she did to stay in shape. She returned to her family and began to shape her basketball skills. Eventually this got her a spot on a WNBA team. The documentary shows that even though Marion Jones struck the hearts of millions, she was determined to bounce back. 

        I think Singleton is correct by implying that Jones returned to being a professional after her collapse. It would be hard to provide a good argument contradicting this mainly because of her returning from prison then landing a spot on a WNBA team. It just was a great reminder that she does not ever give up and might actually be invincible. After shocking the country with horrible news, her great return must have warmed hearts all across America. There is also a lot of speculation about her prison sentence. It might confuse you a bit since no athlete has been jailed for using PEDs. Maybe there is an argument that racism or sexism played a role in the sentence. The punishment seemed a bit excessive for the situation. Ideally, if one athlete goes to jail for it, all of them do, but you do not see Derrick Jeter behind bars right now. Although what she did was wrong and a lot of controversy came with it, Marion Jones will always be an amazing athlete and a legend among Olympians.