About this season
A celebration of the finest moments from the world's largest and most historic sporting event, released to coincide with the return of the Olympic Games to their Greek roots as Athens became the venue of the 28th modern Olympics in August 2004. Contrasting bygone heroes with modern-day sports stars, the film offers an insight into the event's past, present and future, and features footage of all its most defining moments, from black US athlete Jesse Owens' defiance of both the odds and the prevailing political regime when he won four gold medals in Berlin in 1936 under the watchful eye of Adolf Hitler, to Carl Lewis's repeat of Owens' incredible quadruple win in Los Angeles in 1984.
Episodes (15)
1. The Olympic Spirit
Aired 20 July 2004 • 25 min
The Olympic Spirit
2. National Pride
Aired 20 July 2004 • 25 min
National Pride
3. Emotional Celebrations
Aired 20 July 2004 • 25 min
Emotional Celebrations
4. Personal Achievements
Aired 20 July 2004 • 25 min
Personal Achievements
5. A Winter's Tale
Aired 20 July 2004 • 25 min
A Winter's Tale
6. Winter Superstars
Aired 20 July 2004 • 25 min
Winter Superstars
7. Winter Heroes
Aired 20 July 2004 • 24 min
Winter Heroes
8. Special Moments of Salt Lake City 2002
Aired 20 July 2004 • 26 min
Special Moments of Salt Lake City 2002
9. Special Moments of Sydney 2000
Aired 20 July 2004 • 26 min
Special Moments of Sydney 2000
10. Closeness of Victory
Aired 20 July 2004 • 26 min
Closeness of Victory
11. Rivalry
Aired 20 July 2004 • 25 min
Rivalry
12. Crossing the Line
Aired 20 July 2004 • 26 min
Crossing the Line
13. Breaking the Record
Aired 20 July 2004 • 26 min
Breaking the Record
14. Supreme Achievements
Aired 20 July 2004 • 26 min
Supreme Achievements
15. The Medal Ceremony
Aired 20 July 2004 • 26 min
The Medal Ceremony