About this season
Elite sprinters navigate training, media scrutiny and fierce competition in this sports series following their race to become the world's fastest humans.
Episodes (6)
1. HEIR TO THE THRONE
7.6Aired 2 July 2024 • 41 min
At the cutthroat Paris Diamond League, Noah Lyles enters the men's 100 to challenge reigning champ Marcell Jacobs — who's eager to silence his critics.
2. QUEENS
8.0Aired 2 July 2024 • 38 min
The long-standing rivalry heats up between the United States and Jamaica as Sha'Carri Richardson and Shericka Jackson cope with the pressures of fame.
3. BELONGING
7.0Aired 2 July 2024 • 34 min
After a stumble at nationals, Noah Lyles aims to rebound in London. But he'll face heat from Britain's Zharnel Hughes, the world's fastest man of 2023.
4. TRIALS & TRIBULATIONS
7.0Aired 2 July 2024 • 42 min
Top women sprinters from Jamaica and the United States push through setbacks, coaching changes and intense pressure to earn spots on their national teams.
5. THE GOLD STANDARD
9.0Aired 2 July 2024 • 48 min
Upon arriving in Budapest for the World Championships, the runners face a wave of media scrutiny as they prepare to battle their toughest competitors.
6. THE DOUBLE IS ALIVE
8.0Aired 2 July 2024 • 46 min
An accident en route to the men's 200-meter race rattles both the runners and fans. In the women's final, Shericka Jackson targets Flo-Jo's world record.