Flashpoint
Manchester United Tragedy/Beamon's Giant Leap
Opis i szczegóły
In 1958, Manchester United experienced one of the saddest tragedies in the history of football. Ten years later, in Mexico, Bob Beamon jumped to take a giant step.

Manchester United Tragedy/Beamon's Giant Leap
In 1958, Manchester United experienced one of the saddest tragedies in the history of football. Ten years later, in Mexico, Bob Beamon jumped to take a giant step.
Bowl-A-Rama
The Bowl-a-rama in Wellington, New Zealand, is our destination, while we watch the professionals display their skills. Alex Luger tries to conquer all before him, and the BMX Supercross arrives in Argentina.
Concussion, Sport's Silent Storm
Throughout the brutal evolution of sport, the danger of concussion has persisted, but countermeasures have arrived at the right time.
Leadership and Coaching
Despite their excellent qualifications, women still struggle to accede to key posts in sport, like head coach or CEO. Questions remain as to the reasons for this choice.
BMX Supercross
Only Live Once heads for Santiago del Estero in Argentina for the BMX Supercross. The young pros astonish the crowd while fighting for the Wellington Bowl-a-rama title, and FMX rider Brayden Davies tells us about his passion for the sport.
Icons in Defeat: Platini & Maldini
Platini and Maldini never won the World Cup, but their genius and heritage still shine on football's greatest stage.
Eliud Kipchoge Marathons
In 2019, the Kenyan legend Eliud Kipchoge carved his name in history by becoming the first man to run a marathon in less than two hours - and he pulverised it.
Messi/Bikila/Nicklaus
When Lionel Messi led Argentina to glory, when Jack Nicklaus became the oldest winner of the Masters and when a skinny little barefoot Ethiopian won the miracle of the Olympic marathon.
Hot Heels
Controversy engulfed the women's 3,000 metre race at Los Angeles 1984, the other side of South African athletic star Oscar Pistorius and the swindler who introduced themselves at the 1980 Boston marathon.
Funding and Facilities
Constant financing deficits and inadequate infrastructures are always prominent in any discussion on the health of women's sport.
Olympics - Gymnastic
Max Whitlock, a gymnast for the Great Britain team, has entered history, Nadia Comaneci is the ultimate sporting icon, Simon Biles created magic at Rio, while Aliya Mustafina has recovered from a serious injury.
The Fastest Women
The Italian car driver Vicky Piria makes a quick start in the new W series. Jacqueline Legere reigns supreme in the world of Ice Cross descent. Dutch double Olympic champion soars to glory and gets married.
Michael Jordan/ Agnes Keliti/ India 1983
Michael Jordan danced for the last time for the Chicago Bulls in 1998. Agnes Keleti dominated the Melbourne Olympic Games in 1956. And India stunned the world by carrying off the cricketing World Cup in 1983.
Fan Engagement, Finding A Deeper Connection
Throughout the evolution of sport, fans have longed for a deeper connection and thanks to museums and modern technology, they now have moments which take life.
Social Media
Because of lack of media coverage, athletes increasingly use social media to connect with fans and tell their stories.
Rock Stars Bouldering
The Porsche Arena in Stuttgart, Germany, organises the Rock Stars climbing competition, while the battle unfurls in the streets of South Africa, where the Kimberley Diamond Cup organises the Street Skate world championships.
Liberating the Flank
Roberto Carlos revolutionised football following the example of the legendary Uruguayan teams, while the imperturbable Fabien Barthez in France and Jack Charlton's Ireland were game changers.
Paulo Dybala
In this episode, the man with the world at his feet, Paulo Dybala. José Mourinho and Antonio Conte are at each other's throats again while George Weah goes from the Ballon d'or to the presidency of Liberia. Arturo Vidal straightens the press out about rumours concerning him, and football gathers ever more fans in the United States.
Beckenbauer
Franz Beckenbauer, "The Kaiser".
Captain Chiellini
Captain Chiellini, as tough as they come.
CAF (West)
The Western region is the motor force of African football.
CONCACAF
The CONCACAF region is rich and varied, and dominated by Mexico.
CONMEBOL
CONMEBOL is on the verge of becoming the first confederation all of whose members have participated in a World Cup.
2005 Ashes / Derek Redmond
The 2004 Ashes series was the most dramatic in the history of this long standing rivalry.
Title IX, Forging Fairness
By imposing the equality of the sexes, the USA's Title IX has transformed the development of women's sport.
History and Evolution
Celebrate the key milestones of the history and evolution of women's sport.
Vans Downtown Showdown
In Austria, we meet some of the world's greatest climbers and take a look at bouldering. And the annual Vans Downtown Showdown is a team event which gives some of the best representatives of this sport a chance to shine.
Lionel Messi
Argentina's victory in 2022 confirmed that Lionel Messi was the greatest player of all time on football's biggest stage.
Gamblers
The Top is an exclusive ranking of the news or the champions who are causing a buzz on planet sport!
Conquering
Since Marta erupted on the football field, she has proved that she can do what the men do, and the Laureus World Sports Awards present some of the most inspiring athletes in the world….
Champions & Alcohol
The TOP 20 is an exclusive collation of the news and the champions causing a buzz on planet sport!
Baseball Scandals
The Top 20 is an exclusive ranking of the news or the champions who are causing a buzz on planet sport!
Leicester City/Willi Mays
Two men help Leicester City to realise a miracle and the New York Giant Willie Mays records the MLB version of "The Catch".
Moore / Woods / Gehrig
Female surfer Carissa Moore finds the end of the Olympic rainbow, golf master Tiger Woods makes the GOAT of all comebacks and Yankee Lou Gehrig's moving farewells to baseball.
1977 Duel in the Sun/ 2006 World Cup
During the 1977 Open Championship, two golfing legends faced off blow for blow. During the 2006 World Cup final, a footballing legend disgraced himself.
Leading from the Front
From cricket grounds to rugby scrums via football fields, captains juggle with pressure, inspire their teammates and fashion the game in a way that few people notice.
Play Like a Girl
What does it mean to "play like a girl"?
FISE BMX
Two of the best female BMX riders in the world give us an insight into their sport and tell us about their Olympic memories. We go to the south of France to witness the arrival of the FISE world series in Montpellier.
Diego Maradona
Diego Maradona is the most influential star to have ever bestrode the greatest scene of football.
Jonah Lomu/ Peter Snell/ World Cup 2018
Jonah Lomu changed rugby during the 1995 World Cup. Another New Zealander, Peter Snell, put his country on the map 30 years earlier. And the 2018 World Cup final gave rise to an own goal which became a masterpiece.
Categorie Role Models
Celebrate the influential models which have opened the way for the heroines of today.
Gamblers
The Top is an exclusive ranking of the news or the champions who are causing a buzz on planet sport!
Conquering
Since Marta erupted on the football field, she has proved that she can do what the men do, and the Laureus World Sports Awards present some of the most inspiring athletes in the world….
Champions & Alcohol
The TOP 20 is an exclusive collation of the news and the champions causing a buzz on planet sport!
Baseball Scandals
The Top 20 is an exclusive ranking of the news or the champions who are causing a buzz on planet sport!
Leicester City/Willi Mays
Two men help Leicester City to realise a miracle and the New York Giant Willie Mays records the MLB version of "The Catch".
Moore / Woods / Gehrig
Female surfer Carissa Moore finds the end of the Olympic rainbow, golf master Tiger Woods makes the GOAT of all comebacks and Yankee Lou Gehrig's moving farewells to baseball.
Mbappe
Kylian Mbappé is the modern face of football's biggest stage.