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These are the sports documentaries you need to watch on Red Bull TV
From sea to slope, big wall to big air, add these multi-part sports documentaries to your watch list for guaranteed inspiration.
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Got plans for a marathon TV-fest? Hunker down with these multi-part sports documentaries series on Red Bull TV. Covering everything from game-changing alpinists to superhuman endurance athletes, these shows deliver riveting tales of limits pushed, comfort zones crushed and the unbelievable achieved. And the best news? They’re completely free to watch.
1. Great British Swim
9 min
Can it actually be done?
Watch Ross Edgley as he prepares for his attempt to swim around the coast of mainland Great Britain.
When Ross Edgely completed his Great British Swim around Great Britain – covering an incredible 2,883km in a record-breaking 153 days at sea – it was an endurance feat of epic proportions. Catch up on his swim as it happened in this series of vlogs that follow the day-to-day challenges (jellyfish stings, included) of being in the water for upwards of 12 hours a day. Get an insight into what Edgely ate, his mental approach, and the downsides of saltwater exposure. And yes, his infamous ‘salt tongue’ makes an appearance, too.
2. Way of the Wild Card
13 min
John McAvoy: the Ironman set free
While in prison something happened that changed John McAvoy's life and transformed his mindset.
Endurance athlete John McAvoy spent time in prison for armed robbery, transforming his mindset behind bars before turning to endurance sport. Freeride mountain biker Casey Brown grew up barefoot in a remote area of New Zealand, where the nearest town was an eight-hour hike away. Discover these (and more) fascinating and unconventional routes to athletic success in the Way of the Wild Card, featuring incredible stories of athletes who have beaten the odds in the face of adversity.
3. Reel Rock
21 min
La Dura Dura
A legendary climber and the young phenom hot on his heels team up to send the world's hardest route.
Desperately seeking high-altitude inspiration? Tune in to Reel Rock for tales of success and adversity, as the camera follows celebrated athletes in climbing, alpinism and mountaineering. From the late, legendary alpinist Ueli Steck’s speed record attempt on the North Face of the Eiger, to episodes profiling arguably the world’s best climber, Adam Ondra, Reel Rock follows athletes to the ends of the Earth and offers up stunning cinematography to boot.
4. Whitewater Kayaking with Nouria Newman
14 min
Solo kayaking in the Himalayas
Follow kayaker Nouria Newman's vlog as she embarks on a treacherous solo expedition in the Himalayas.
“Right now, I’m pretty lucky to be alive. I’m cold, I’m scared. I need to try to keep going.” Extreme kayak world champion Nouria Newman is on a mission to find and paddle the world’s toughest whitewater – and you can come too. Follow Newman in her quest to conquer the rowdiest of whitewaters, from her solo mission along the Himalayas’ cold and unpredictable 375km-long Tsarap River, to teaming up with friends Erik Boomer and Ben Stookesberry to conquer Patagonia’s immensely tricky Triple Crown. Spills, thrills and great scenery will leave you feeling inspired.
5. Rob Warner’s Wild Rides
24 min
Kenya
Rob Warner and with freeride pro Matt Jones head to Kenya to ride Mount Kenya.
Bikes + adventure = good times, and in Rob Warner’s Wild Rides the stoke level is high. Follow the former downhill World Cup winner on his quest to ride the world’s greatest trails and meet the people who live in some of the wildest places on Earth – all while bringing along some of mountain biking’s best young riders for the ride. From tackling the deepest gorge on the planet in the Himalayas’ Mustang Valley, to finding a legendary Columbian trail at 3,000m+ in the Los Nevados Mountain range, Warner chases the trails while meeting communities and immersing himself in local culture and experiences.
6. Ultimate Rush
23 min
Speed Riding
Three daring practitioners combine climbing, flying and skiing into the new hybrid sport of speed riding.
Ultimate Rush follows leading action sport stars behind the scenes to explore why they risk their lives to redefine the boundaries of their sport. Downhill skateboarder Erik Lundberg has a dream to surpass 80.7mph and break the downhill skateboard world record, while mountain bike trails legend Danny MacAskill prepares for a high-risk, untested stunt while making his mountain bike film, Wee Day Out. Discover what drives them, and many more athletes, as the camera follows along with their dangerous, daring deeds.
7. Four
Get to know freestyle skiing’s young rising stars in Four, a series that follows a new generation of talented female freeskiers: Mathilde Gremaud, Kelly Sildaru, Jennie-Lee Burmansson and Tess Ledeux, as they push boundaries and make a name for themselves on the slopes. Expect big air, slick tricks, injuries, elation and disappointment as their backstories are uncovered, along with their personal journeys to the 2019 X-Games and World Championships.
8. Dedicate
12 min
Women's skydive record
The skydiving record book gets turned on its head when 65 women attempt to fly upside down together.
What drives people to relentlessly pursue their goals? Dedicate explores exactly that, as it shares inspiring stories of everyday folk and extraordinary athletes in the pursuit of their laser-focused dreams. The series follows individual stories of triumphs and challenges, such as underwater photographer Jacques de Vos’ childhood quest to shoot orca and ultra runner Ryan Sandes’ mission to win the Western States 100-mile Endurance Run in under 15 hours.
9. ABC of…
27 min
ABC of... Hard Enduro
Take a down-and-dirty crash course in all things Hard Enduro, motocross's toughest discipline.
If you’ve ever been puzzled by the ins and outs of sports such as rally raid, ‘crashed ice’ and parkour, this series is for you. Get your geek on and learn the basics of a myriad of sports with this comprehensive series that covers everything from snowboarding and sailing, to climbing and cliff diving. Offering up beginner-friendly explanations, need-to-know info and insights from some of the best athletes in the world, each masterclass covers everything from history and jargon to equipment and rules. You’ll be a master in no time.
10. Explorers: Adventures of the Century
Documenting the highs and lows of extreme expeditions, Explorers: Adventures of the Century follows the world’s most accomplished athletes as they take to the planet’s most spectacular and dangerous locations in the name of adventure. From Ness Knight’s 1,000km fatbike through the remote wilderness of Northern Namibia, to pro paragliding duo Gavin McLurg and Dave Turner’s high altitude attempt to paraglide the entire Alaskan mountain range, the documentary series provides a bird’s eye view of real-life adventures via their own eye-popping footage and commentary.
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