Personal Achievements looks at the stories that tell of the courage, skill and dramatic upsets across a number of sports including one of the most successful figure skaters of all time Irina Rodnina winning 3 successive gold medals (1972, 1976 & 1980), as well as Wilma Rudolph, Kip Keino & Carl Lewis plus other outstanding athletes.
Crossing the Line looks at some of the best athletes in the world ever to have existed and their experiences making their surging sprint to the finish line, including Shirley Strickland (AUS) 100m hurdles 1948-1952, Chris Boardman (GB) cycling 1992, Rosi Mittermaier (GER) Alpine Skiing 1976.
Closeness of victory delves into in the human element of the competition, looking at Olympic stars such as Sergie Bubka (SOV UN) Pole Volt 1988, Mark Todd (NZ) Equestrian 1984 & 1988, Herb McKenley (JAM) Athletics 400m and 4x400m winning Gold 1948-1952 and other impressive athletes.
The Medal Ceremony brings to you the story behind winning the medals, and the journey some athletes endured to gain a place on that agonizingly desired medal podium, holding a gold medal. Athletes include Linford Christie, The Dream Team and Dan Jansen providing you with a greater insight into how these athletes achieved what they did.
Special Moments of Beijing part 2 includes the highlights from the most recent Olympic Games in Beijing 2008. It takes a close look over the achievements of athletes from Asia, the Caribbean and South America revealing the highs and lows of those athletes we look upon in great admiration.
This exciting programme takes a look at the greatest teams in the history of the Olympic Games. The dominance of the Indian Hockey team, the USA Basketball dream teams plus the Hochschorner brothers and their success in Canoeing in 2000, 2004 and 2008.
