London 2012 Olympic Games — Season 1, Episode 5: Sporting Highlights (Days 11 – 16)
Documentary • 150 min • 1 season, 6 episodes
Episode synopsis
The Brownlee brothers’ triathlon glory Usain Bolt completes his historic Olympic treble Hoy’s record 6th gold medal Nicola Adams punches her way to the first women’s boxing gold The incredible tension at Greenwich Park for Team GB’s dressage victory The world record-breaking US sprint relay Tom Daley celebrates a sensational bronze Sam Murray secures the 65th and final medal for Team GB.
About London 2012 Olympic Games
It was the Olympic Games we will never forget; an extraordinary event in Britain’s history with intense drama, sporting brilliance and heart-wrenching emotion. Capturing the key moments of the Games, including a specially-edited version of the entire Opening Ceremony from Director Danny Boyle, over seven hours of sporting highlights and the full Closing Ceremony, these day-by-day highlights relive the triumphs, moving stories and memories that will live on forever. Experience once again the magnificent performances from outstanding athletes such as Usain Bolt, Michael Phelps and Jessica Ennis. Marvel at the many amazing achievements, including Mo Farah's double gold and Nicola Adams's gold in the boxing ring. Relive Team GB's 29 gold medal triumphs and recapture the moments which made these Olympic Games so special; from the electrifying atmosphere in the stadium on 'Super Saturday' to judo's Gemma Gibbons's tearful dedication and pure emotion of swimmer Chad le Clos's father.