A Mountain Biker’s Hunt for Glory

Nino Schurter's quest for gold

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Without a doubt Nino Schurter belongs among the most successful mountain bike athletes in history. Follow Nino from his childhood in a remote Swiss mountain village to his greatest victory at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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A Mountain Biker’s Hunt for Glory (ES)

A Mountain Biker’s Hunt for Glory (ES)

Nino Schurter's quest for gold
Follow Nino from his childhood in a remote Swiss mountain village to his greatest victory yet.
26 min

Extras

Track talk with Andrew and Nino, Stellenbosch

Track talk with Andrew and Nino, Stellenbosch

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