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30 for 30 S1E28 — Marion Jones: Press Pause
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30 for 30•Season 1•Episode 28

Marion Jones: Press Pause

5.3/10 · 748 votesNov 2, 201051 min

Ranked #30 of 30 in Season 1•−1.8 vs season avg

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The successful track and field career of Marion Jones, her 2007 admission of performance-enhancing drug use, and subsequent prison sentence.

Directed byJohn Singleton
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Episode Summary

"Marion Jones: Press Pause" is episode 28 of 30 for 30 season 1. It scored 5.3/10 from 748 votes, ranking #30 of 30 episodes this season (season average 7.1). Directed by John Singleton, it aired on November 2, 2010.

Next: E29 · The Best that Never WasBest of Season 1