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David Beckham's career changed following a red card. The journey of Michael Phelps began by simply climbing on the highest step of the podium. And Eric the Eel won many hearts.

Shark attacks have affected the life of professional surfers Bethany Hamilton and Mick Fanning, while Kelly Slater is the undisputed GOAT and Stephanie Gilmore shocked the world in 2022…

Ahmed Alsanawi is a barber in demand, above all when it comes to the stars of football.

Controversy engulfed the women's 3,000 metre race at Los Angeles 1984, the other side of South African athletic star Oscar Pistorius and the swindler who introduced themselves at the 1980 Boston marathon.

For the English, England is the cradle of football, but the men's national team only has one trophy to its credit.

We explore the methods and training approaches used by Formula 1 drivers to prepare for an F1 season, notably Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen.

Chill goes to Rio to follow some of the biggest names in surfing. An inside view with kitesurf world champion Youri Zoon and an intimate training session with a group of wakeboarders.

In this edition of Sportswoman, we look at athletes who have considered setbacks as well as challenges.

Michael Jordan danced for the last time for the Chicago Bulls in 1998. Agnes Keleti dominated the Melbourne Olympic Games in 1956. And India stunned the world by carrying off the cricketing World Cup in 1983.

The TOP 20 is an exclusive collation of the news and the champions causing a buzz on planet sport!

The Olympic 100 metres is the flagship event of the Games, Usain Bolt carried off the gold medal, Sally Pearson shocked the world and Iten, in Kenya, is the training camp among the clouds.

The most emblematic moments of rugby take us from Nelson Mandela to China via Jonny Wilkinson's right boot.

South Africa united during the 1995 rugby World Cup, Nadia Comaneci is perfect in Montreal in 1976 and Michael Phelps took eight gold medals in Beijing in 2008, a record… or was it?

With a bat and a ball, the West Indies cricket team, the 1983 World Cup Final, the ball of the century from Shane Warne and the Ashes are all… emblematic.

How golf, a sport founded on tradition and honour, became bogged down in acrimony.

The United States is one of the most perplexing football nations.

F1 is the pinnacle of motor sports. But all teams are not equal. The ultimate objective is domination: to leave all of one's rivals on the run. That is what makes an F1 super-team.

Chill meets the girls of the Swatch Pro Tour in the south-west of France, the best riders and local talents in the freestyle section of the PKRA event in Mexico and the guys at the water skiing world cup in Australia.

In this edition of Sportswoman, we look at athletes who have changed the game.

Michael Johnson was untouchable over 200m, Cathy Freeman's gold in 2000 brought a nation to a halt, Mo Farah carried off the double-double twice, while the double amputee Oscar Pistorius was part of the 2012 Olympic team.

In this episode, US sprinter Michael Johnson enters history in Atlanta, Ben Ainslie becomes the world's most successful medal winner as a sailor and Serena Williams delivers her most moving victory. Plus, meet the giant of the swimming pool Sun Yang and cricketer Muttiah Muralitharan.

They are among the most emblematic images of sport. When Usain Bolt erupted onto the Olympic scene, when a Super Bowl was stolen and the Butler did it, when Wayne Rooney stupefied Sir Alex Ferguson.

Pelé did not win three World Cups on his own,

At the 1936 Olympic Games, Jesse Owens recorded one of the greatest sporting performances in history. At LA 84, the collision between Zola Budd and Mary Decker become the topic of conversation of the Games.

The driving force of football has many manifestations, like the Manchester derby, Argentina's Estadio Monumental, the German Thomas Muller and the Brazilian Ronaldo.

The mystery of Shergar, the greatest Derby winner, abducted and never found.

Sweden, as a footballing nation, is not simply about Zlatan.

Formula 1, where every millisecond counts, and where time can be reduced, not only on the track. With Front Row, explore the evolution of pit stops in Formula 1.

Chill travels to France to join some of the biggest names of female surfing for a day's relaxation. An inside look at the technique needed to perform at the highest level in kitesurfing. A meeting with Izuki Tanaka.

In this edition of Sportswoman, we look at athletes who overcame challenges to find glory.

This week the best BMX riders in the world meet in Cheng Du, in China. In Austria, the biggest European youth event in mountain biking offers three days of pure action.

We look at the skills required and the chills provided by the wave queen of all waves, the powerful Barrel. The Longboard Pro Circuit in China is our next destination, where we meet Kassia Meador and Darcy Liu.

China is the undeniable superpower of world diving, with Wu Minxia reigning as the queen of the pool. Meanwhile, Tom Daley stands as an Olympic legend, and Chen Ruolin was unbeaten for over a decade.

Colin Kapernick risked his career for a political protest. Lance Armstrong built his career on a lie.

Lance Armstrong was a hero to millions of people, overcoming adversity to dominate cycling, but his success was built on doping and a culture of fear.

Lance Armstrong was the icon of the Tour de France, until he became the undisputed champion of cheats.

The scandal of the figure skating judges at the Salt Lake City Winter Olympics.

Spain has become the world's leading footballing nation.

We explore the process of F1 design: from respecting the rule to the exploitation of flaws, via all the intermediary stages.

Freddy the Nightmare Krueger is the uncontested legend of ski flying. Chill meets him to find out about his motivation and passion which impel him to seek perfection.

Golf prodigy Lexi Thompson shares the secrets of her success and aspires to an Olympic gold medal. The world champion of the 400 metres hurdles Dalilah Muhammad smashes records, but she has a teammate who is biting at her heels.

This week the best BMX riders in the world meet in Cheng Du, in China. In Austria, the biggest European youth event in mountain biking offers three days of pure action.

We look at the skills required and the chills provided by the wave queen of all waves, the powerful Barrel. The Longboard Pro Circuit in China is our next destination, where we meet Kassia Meador and Darcy Liu.

China is the undeniable superpower of world diving, with Wu Minxia reigning as the queen of the pool. Meanwhile, Tom Daley stands as an Olympic legend, and Chen Ruolin was unbeaten for over a decade.

Colin Kapernick risked his career for a political protest. Lance Armstrong built his career on a lie.

Lance Armstrong was a hero to millions of people, overcoming adversity to dominate cycling, but his success was built on doping and a culture of fear.

Lance Armstrong was the icon of the Tour de France, until he became the undisputed champion of cheats.

Eric Cantona of Manchester United sees red, France's Zinedine Zidane tackles the 2006 World Cup head on and the Uruguayan Luis Suarez takes a new mouthful in Brazil.

Portugal is a historic footballing nation and now a factory for the football elite.

We explore the qualities which make a great Formula 1 driver. From karting to physical training, via selection for a team and obtaining a place to drive at the biggest meetings.

Tomorrow's kitesurfing champions head to Spain for the PKRA Juniors and we hang out with female longboarder Darcy Liu who is promoting the sport in her native China.

In this edition of Sportswoman, it's about the athletes who have broken new ground.

Germany is the footballing nation which most regularly excels.

Between the teams equipped with colossal budgets, from sponsorship contracts to major stakes, from media rights worth several hundred millions and a permanent technological innovation, F1 is a perfectly oiled commercial machine.

We head to Western Australia to meet the legend of water ski flying, Freddy Krueger. Style, elegance and heated competition come together in China, where we observe some of the best longboard professionals.

In this edition of Sportswoman, it’s about the women who have experienced triumphant success.

How have F1 engines developed over the years, while retaining the same level of effervescence? How do the new power units excite the fans of the modern era?

From James Hunt to Lewis Hamilton: how F1 drivers have become global icons, stars of fashion and cultural influencers.

We explore the methods and training approaches used by Formula 1 drivers to prepare for an F1 season, notably Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen.

Dennis Rodman gives a kick, Steph Curry is the spokesperson for madness, Metta World Peace shows malice and the live and crimes of Allen Iverson.

The African Confederation of Football covers more territory than any other confederation and includes a set of increasingly confident and ambitious nations.

For some decades, F1 has been an elite competition where technology and performance are pushed to the limits of the possible. But the biggest challenge faced by F1 today is to become sustainable.

Chill goes to Kirkwood, in California, for the snowboard during the fourth leg of the Freeside World Tour. Then, Lenzerheide, in Switzerland, puts the stars of the world cup to the test with a combination of Super G, Slalom, Downhill and Giant Slalom.

In this edition of Sportswoman, we look at athletes who draw on their willpower.

For the English, England is the cradle of football, but the men's national team only has one trophy to its credit.

We examine the design of the world's best F1 circuits, from design to realisation. And the numerous factors to be taken into account during the construction of a circuit.

Chill meets freeskier Drew Tabke to talk about the important business of choosing the best line. Afterwards Chill goes to Kirkwood in the USA for the Freerie World Tour and finally to the mobile snow piste in Austria.

The parachutist Amy Chmelecki inspires women around the world to break records. The Dutch Olympic champions Sanne Weavers and Sharon van Rouwendal shine with a thousand lights in Rio.

How has F1 evolved in order to seduce fans in the modern era? What new unmissable attractions have been added to the Grand Prix weekend? What is the global success of the Sprint format among fans and drivers?

We explore the tactics, methods and approaches of the teams to mark up precious points during the weekend's racing, their preparation for an F1 season and their collaboration with the FIA.

How has the Formula 1 motor developed with the advent of new technologies? Does the more silent turbo style still give rise to enthusiasm in the modern era? What are the novelties that put rhythm into a Grand Prix weekend?

How have F1 engines developed over the years, while retaining the same level of effervescence? How do the new power units excite the fans of the modern era?

From James Hunt to Lewis Hamilton: how F1 drivers have become global icons, stars of fashion and cultural influencers.

We explore the methods and training approaches used by Formula 1 drivers to prepare for an F1 season, notably Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen.

How has F1 evolved in order to seduce fans in the modern era? What new unmissable attractions have been added to the Grand Prix weekend? What is the global success of the Sprint format among fans and drivers?

We explore the tactics, methods and approaches of the teams to mark up precious points during the weekend's racing, their preparation for an F1 season and their collaboration with the FIA.

David Beckham's red card at the 1996 World Cup, Sepp Blatter and FIFA corruption, and Argentine football club Boca Junior cross enemy territory by bus.

The United States is one of the most perplexing football nations.

We explore what is necessary to succeed as a woman in the world of Formula 1. And what challenges women face on the road to becoming world champions.

Chill goes to the Cardrona Mountain station in New Zealand for the Burton High Fives, a unique event highlighting some of the best slopestyle and halfpipe riders in the world who face each other on and off the piste.

In this edition of Sportswoman, we look at athletes who have considered setbacks as well as challenges.

We take you back to 1970, the year when Pelé carried off a new World Cup and Arthur Ashe won Wimbledon.

We take you back to 1971, for the fight of the century between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier and the Grand Slam debuts of Chris Evert.

We take you back to 1970, the year when Pelé carried off a new World Cup and Arthur Ashe won Wimbledon.

Fujifilm™ Instax Undisputed is one of the most prestigious breakdance international competitions in the world, bringing together the elites of B-Boys and B-Girls from all around the globe.

We take you back to 1970, the year when Pelé carried off a new World Cup and Arthur Ashe won Wimbledon.

We take you back to 1971, for the fight of the century between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier and the Grand Slam debuts of Chris Evert.

Golfer John Daly is the "Wild Thing" of the fairways, Babe Ruth and Babe Dirikson encounter a trickster in a crazy golfing exhibition and Sergio Garcia's bad attitude.

Sweden, as a footballing nation, is not simply about Zlatan.

Between the teams equipped with colossal budgets, from sponsorship contracts to major stakes, from media rights worth several hundred millions and a permanent technological innovation, F1 is a perfectly oiled commercial machine.

Chill heads for the banks of the lake of Zurich for some freeski big air trials. Then, the Cardona Mountain Resort station will bring still stronger sensations with the teams who face each other during the Burton High Fives.

In this edition of Sportswoman, we look at athletes who have changed the game.

Sweden, as a footballing nation, is not simply about Zlatan.

The argument according to which the act of God of Zlatan Ibrahimovic, which he describes himself, is in fact a form of performance art, is not without foundation.

Amazing as it may seem, Harry Kane is still seeking his first trophy, Ibrahimovic has won 34 of them, Liverpool recorded a record series in 2020, while Wembley Stadium is the home of football.

Celebrate the key milestones of the history and evolution of women's sport.

Italy can be counted among the most impassioned and significant footballing nations.

No player embodies the values of his club like Paolo Maldini at AC Milan.

Australian tennis terrors Nick Kyrios and Bernard Tomic, American superbrat John McEnroe loses his cool and Andre Agassi falls to a historic low.

Spain has become the world's leading footballing nation.

How has F1 influenced the car industry in the course of time? What role does it play in the current car landscape in rapid evolution? And while the world evolves towards electrification, what future does this relationship have?

Welcome to Chill where we find ourselves first this week at the centre of the world of freeride, Verbier in Switzerland, where the legendary Bec Des Rosses puts the juniors of the Freeride World Tour to the test.

In this edition of Sportswoman, we look at athletes who overcame challenges to find glory.

Sweden, as a footballing nation, is not simply about Zlatan.

The argument according to which the act of God of Zlatan Ibrahimovic, which he describes himself, is in fact a form of performance art, is not without foundation.

Amazing as it may seem, Harry Kane is still seeking his first trophy, Ibrahimovic has won 34 of them, Liverpool recorded a record series in 2020, while Wembley Stadium is the home of football.

Celebrate the key milestones of the history and evolution of women's sport.

Italy can be counted among the most impassioned and significant footballing nations.

No player embodies the values of his club like Paolo Maldini at AC Milan.

Jon Jones' vicious UFC game, boxing fraud sultan Don King and the loaded gloves of the Mexican Antonio Margarito.

Portugal is a historic footballing nation and now a factory for the football elite.

How has F1 reacted faced with the omnipresent danger in this sport? What practices have been put in place to reduce the risks drivers will face in the future?

Chill goes to Japan, where the Roppongi Hills Arena in Tokyo hosts the Burton Rail Days. A unique event in a unique environment bringing together the best snowboard rail riders in the world.

In this edition of Sportswoman, it's about the athletes who have made history.

Uruguay was the most important football nation at the beginning of the 20th century.

Ferrari and Formula 1 are indissociable. Find out how this legendary team has fashioned sport and vice-versa.

In the company of some the best snowboard rail riders, Chill heads for Japan, where Tokyo hosts the Burton Rail Days event.

In this edition of Sportswoman, it's about the athletes who have broken new ground.

Sweden, as a footballing nation, is not simply about Zlatan.

The argument according to which the act of God of Zlatan Ibrahimovic, which he describes himself, is in fact a form of performance art, is not without foundation.

Amazing as it may seem, Harry Kane is still seeking his first trophy, Ibrahimovic has won 34 of them, Liverpool recorded a record series in 2020, while Wembley Stadium is the home of football.

Celebrate the key milestones of the history and evolution of women's sport.

Italy can be counted among the most impassioned and significant footballing nations.

No player embodies the values of his club like Paolo Maldini at AC Milan.

Controversy engulfed the women's 3,000 metre race at Los Angeles 1984, the other side of South African athletic star Oscar Pistorius and the swindler who introduced themselves at the 1980 Boston marathon.

Australia is one of the most confusing of footballing nations.

We explore the methods and training approaches used by Formula 1 drivers to prepare for an F1 season, notably Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen.

Chill goes to Rio to follow some of the biggest names in surfing. An inside view with kitesurf world champion Youri Zoon and an intimate training session with a group of wakeboarders.

In this edition of Sportswoman, it's about the athletes who came first.

We explore the tactics, methods and approaches of the teams to mark up precious points during the weekend's racing, their preparation for an F1 season and their collaboration with the FIA.

How has the Formula 1 motor developed with the advent of new technologies? Does the more silent turbo style still give rise to enthusiasm in the modern era? What are the novelties that put rhythm into a Grand Prix weekend?

How have F1 engines developed over the years, while retaining the same level of effervescence? How do the new power units excite the fans of the modern era?

From James Hunt to Lewis Hamilton: how F1 drivers have become global icons, stars of fashion and cultural influencers.

We explore the methods and training approaches used by Formula 1 drivers to prepare for an F1 season, notably Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen.

How has F1 evolved in order to seduce fans in the modern era? What new unmissable attractions have been added to the Grand Prix weekend? What is the global success of the Sprint format among fans and drivers?

We explore the tactics, methods and approaches of the teams to mark up precious points during the weekend's racing, their preparation for an F1 season and their collaboration with the FIA.

How has the Formula 1 motor developed with the advent of new technologies? Does the more silent turbo style still give rise to enthusiasm in the modern era? What are the novelties that put rhythm into a Grand Prix weekend?

How have F1 engines developed over the years, while retaining the same level of effervescence? How do the new power units excite the fans of the modern era?

A coup mounted by a newspaper rolls the new England manager over, the fault linked to the Munich air disaster of 1958 and a curious K9 elucidates the case of the disappearance of the World Cup.

The CONCACAF region is rich and varied, and dominated by Mexico.

F1 is the pinnacle of motor sports. But all teams are not equal. The ultimate objective is domination: to leave all of one's rivals on the run. That is what makes an F1 super-team.

Chill meets the girls of the Swatch Pro Tour in the south-west of France, the best riders and local talents in the freestyle section of the PKRA event in Mexico and the guys at the water skiing world cup in Australia.

In this edition of Sportswoman, we give pride of place to the athletes who have fought to win their place.

Diego Maradona is the most influential star to have ever bestrode the greatest scene of football.

Pelé did not win three World Cups on his own,

Beyond the exciting football seen there, the 2022 World Cup in Qatar will remain in memories as having marked a challenge launched by the African teams to European and South American domination of football.

We explore the methods and training approaches used by Formula 1 drivers to prepare for an F1 season, notably Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen.

The 1999 French Open final between Martina Hingis and Steffi Graf and Michael Schumacher's 1995 season with Benetton have marked the history of sport.

Kevin Durant and Lebron James, Neymar and FC Barcelona make fun of PSG and the man with the golden shoes of Atlanta 1996.

The desperate case of female US footballer Hope Solo, the Spanish football president learns a lesson and a Colombian footballer suffers the anger of his nation.

Qatar has, overnight, become a significant footballing nation.

Formula 1, where every millisecond counts, and where time can be reduced, not only on the track. With Front Row, explore the evolution of pit stops in Formula 1.

Chill travels to France to join some of the biggest names of female surfing for a day's relaxation. An inside look at the technique needed to perform at the highest level in kitesurfing. A meeting with Izuki Tanaka.

In this edition of Sportswoman, we look at the athletes who have taken their own paths.

Diego Maradona is the most influential star to have ever bestrode the greatest scene of football.

Pelé did not win three World Cups on his own,