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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.

The greatest Olympic cheating and the biggest injustice of Olympic boxing.

China's Eillen Gu became the queen of the snows at the Winter Olympics of 2022, Jamaica's bobsleigh team inspired a film, the big names of downhill skiing take it easy, while Shaun White has appropriated the snowboard half-pipe.

Since Marta erupted on the football field, she has proved that she can do what the men do, and the Laureus World Sports Awards present some of the most inspiring athletes in the world….

In this episode of Tennis Stars, Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova masters professional tennis, Bernard Tomic enters the red zone and we explore the exceptional career of Justine Henin.

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.

Eric Cantona has transformed football, but in January 1995 he confirmed his status as the most unstable player in history, and Don Bradman was the greatest scorer in the history of cricket.

The first fight between Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury was a modern heavyweight classic. In 1973, everything changed in women's tennis, and Billie Jean King led the charge.

Naomi Osaka won the 2018 US Open, but beaten finalist Serena Williams stole the show. Andy Ruis Jr should not have fought Anthony Joshua in 2019, but he left Madison Square Garden as world heavyweight champion.

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

The career record of Tom Brady at the Super Bowl began with a pass there. Jackie Robinson crossed the colour bar in MLB. René Higuita has known a career rich in colour, but will forever be known as the scorpion king.

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.

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.

Max Whitlock, a gymnast for the Great Britain team, has entered history, Nadia Comaneci is the ultimate sporting icon, Simon Biles created magic at Rio, while Aliya Mustafina has recovered from a serious injury.

Molly Meech and Alex Maloney, the two New Zealand sailors, set course for the Tokyo Olympic Games. Russian high jumper Mariya Lasitskene has some arguments to put forward.

In this episode of Tennis Stars, Jack Sock shows how to be a true athlete, Maria Sharapova returns and the Chan sisters join up on the court.

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

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

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

How Hansie Cronje destroyed his reputation and harmed cricket.

The decision which robbed Lewis Hamilton of the F1 2021 world championship.

The mysterious story of the two title fights between Sonny Liston and Muhammad Ali.

This week on CHILL we look at one of the best boardsports in the world, on the water with Harley Clifford. And we witness kitesurfing at its elite level with the Spaniard Liam Whaley and others.

The liaisons, the addictions and the run-ins with the law. Tiger Woods and his tangles with justice.

In Tokyo, Denmark's Viktor Axelsen surprised a billion Chinese by winning the badminton gold medal, Valerie Adams brought Kiwi athleticism into the spotlight, while the Brownlee brothers realised a historic triathlon double.

In this edition of Sportswoman, we deal with athletes who have never given up.

In this episode of Tennis Stars, find out why Jo-Wilfried Tsonga is a true gentleman on the court. Plus, meet star couple Ana Ivanović and Bastian Schweinsteiger, and the rising Swiss star Belinda Bencic.

Simone Biles is the most decorated American gymnast and, despite the scandal surrounding the doctor Larry Nasser and US team, she is determined to contest the Tokyo Olympic Games.

In this episode of Tennis Stars, Caroline Garcia and Kristina Mladenovic pair up, Bernard Tomic goes into reverse and Petra Kvitová finally accepts her status as a champion.

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

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

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

How Hansie Cronje destroyed his reputation and harmed cricket.

The decision which robbed Lewis Hamilton of the F1 2021 world championship.

The mysterious story of the two title fights between Sonny Liston and Muhammad Ali.

An emblematic club in Germany and across Europe, Bayern Munich is an institution for many. Kyllian Mbappe has quickly won the World Cup, while Aitana Bonmati has opened a new path for women's football in 2023.

In this edition of Sportswoman, we look at the athletes with the most desire.

This week, Chill invites itself to winter sports. We go to Niagara Falls, in Canada, where the first leg of the Crashed Ice Tour takes place.

The Jamaican Usain Bold erupted on the Olympic scene in 2008 and imposed himself on the track with an astonishing tally of three gold medals and three world records.

Robert Lewandowski has rewritten the Bayern records book, Arsenal's Invincibles remained unbeaten through an EPL season, and Lionel Messi finally won his most elusive trophy in 2022: the World Cup.

In this edition of Sportswoman, the athletes who have become models to follow.

We are on the waters of Mandurah, in Australia, for the men's finals of the IWWF Wakeboard World. Morocco is our next destination for the kitesurf world tour, and we present Harley Clifford who storms wakeboarding.

The eight year suspension for doping of swimmer Sun Yang, the USA's Ryan Lochte is unmasked in Rio and the Australian Dawn Fraser hunts for memories at Tokyo 1964.

Argentina - one nation, two kings. Luca Modric - the Croat hero reborn in the ashes of war.

Laura Trott has won more medals than any British athlete, and she has won the heart of her Olympic champion colleague Jason Kenny.

In this episode of Tennis Stars, meet Andy Murray who has been the biggest British tennis star for a whole generation, Madison Keys who carries the US flag proudly and the winning duo Roger and Mirka Federer.

From 2004 to 2008, Michael Phelps was invincible, rewriting the history of the Olympic Games.

Lewis Hamilton has been the dominant force in F1, winning four consecutive titles from 2017 to 2020 and has become the greatest victor in this sport.

In 2003/04, Arsenal accomplished what many thought impossible, by remaining undefeated throughout the English championship.

Nobody has dominated a grand slam like Rafael Nadal in the French Open… and in 2017, he achieved what everyone thought impossible, in triumphing for the 10th time in the Roland-Garros stadium.

Throughout the history of sport, nobody has dominated like Sir Donald Bradman, whose number of runs scored in cricket was practically double that of all other world class players the game has produced.

The Jamaican Usain Bold erupted on the Olympic scene in 2008 and imposed himself on the track with an astonishing tally of three gold medals and three world records.

We look at the art of preparing a snowboard for freestyle in the big mountains, and we bring you spectacular action of this kind on skis from Chamonix, with the best moments of the finals of the Freeside World Tour.

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.

Cristiano Ronaldo is such an icon that even his goal celebration is emblematic.

In this edition of Sportswoman, we pay homage to glorious athletes.

In this episode of Tennis Stars, Lucas Pouille aims high, Samantha Stosur conquers all and some pros play against tourists in Australia…

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

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.

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

By imposing the equality of the sexes, the USA's Title IX has transformed the development of women's sport.

From the chaotic rules of football to the management of the workload of the NBA and to the solitary work of solo sports, endurance and endless programs fashion modern competitions like few other things.

The development of the globalisation of leagues means that the action now takes place at the gates of a new fan base, while the codes and the clubs seek a wider scope.

Chlll joins some of the best free skiers on some of the most difficult terrains of the planet. And in Leysin, it's the five star snowboard event, the legendary Nescafe Champs.

American gymnast Simone Biles faces up to the disappointments and dissimulations of Larry Nassar, and Tonya Harding harms her greatest rival in ice skating.

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

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.

In this episode of Tennis Stars, Fernando Verdaso leaves his imprint, tattoo madness invades the tennis courts, and Andre Agassi is not only a rebel - he also has a big heart.

Andres Iniesta and Xavi have formed the most impressive midfield duo of the World Cup.

Spain has become the world's leading footballing nation.

Nobody has scored more goals during a single World Cup than Just Fontaine.

The United States national women's team has placed women's professional football on a pedestal.

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

In this edition of Sportswoman, we pay homage to glorious athletes.

Some incredible action in the Swiss Alps: first stage, the station of Leysin where the best snowboarders of the planet square up for the Nescafe Champs. And Engadin Snow is a festival in Switzerland like no other.

The organiser of the 1976 German GP, Ayrton Senna and Alain Prost meet in Japan and Renault puts its life in play under the spotlight.

Serena Williams, Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal are all icons of modern tennis.

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

In this episode of Tennis Stars, David Goffin shows himself to be an excellent player, an icon of the game gives his name to a tournament and Sania Mirza opens her own academy.

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

In this episode of Tennis Stars, we meet Ivo Karlović at the top of his game, Carla Suárez Navarro who is quietly climbing the world rankings and Rafael Nadal who keeps his relationship with his girlfriend very secret.

Andres Iniesta and Xavi have formed the most impressive midfield duo of the World Cup.

Spain has become the world's leading footballing nation.

Nobody has scored more goals during a single World Cup than Just Fontaine.

The United States national women's team has placed women's professional football on a pedestal.

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

In this edition of Sportswoman, we pay homage to glorious athletes.

John Daly is golf's most emblematic wild man.

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

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.

TRACE Sport Stars takes over from the national selectors for the World Cup in Brazil. Top sporting celebrities pick the ideal team and choose the best 11 players of all time.

Rory Mcllroy, Lorena Ochoa, Michelle Wie, Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson are all icons in the world of golf.

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.

Jarrad Howse takes Chill to the hidden surf destination of Tofino in Canada. Cold, humid and windy, but better still, a sublime surf! We meet the Pro's of the Cold Water Classic.

How Hansie Cronje destroyed his reputation and harmed cricket.

In this episode, James Hunt, Rogue of British F1, the new Mercedes, the twists and turns of Spa and the victories of Sebastian Vettel.

In this edition of Sportswoman, we pay homage to glorious athletes.

In this episode of Tennis Stars, Caroline Garcia and Kristina Mladenovic pair up, Bernard Tomic goes into reverse and Petra Kvitová finally accepts her status as a champion.

The mysterious story of the two title fights between Sonny Liston and Muhammad Ali.

Teddy Riner ends 10 years of invincibility in judo, Eddie "The Eagle" Edwards takes flight at the 1988 Calgary Games and Rocky Marciano turns his back on boxing.

The greatest Olympic cheating and the biggest injustice of Olympic boxing.

Who is the greatest French footballer of all time?

The chaos of the 1998 World Cup in France.

TRACE Sport Stars takes over from the national selectors for the World Cup in Brazil. Top sporting celebrities pick the ideal team and choose the best 11 players of all time.

Chill heads to the antipodes to do some water skiing with the men's Action Tricks Comp and the women's Ski Jump. We examine in detail the women's longboard championships in the South China sea.

The decision which robbed Lewis Hamilton of the F1 2021 world championship.

Derek Jeter's journey to become a Yankees icon, Shohei Ohtani has given LA many reasons to rejoice, Hank Aaron is the true holder of the home runs record and the emblematic Yankee Stadium.

The Italian car driver Vicky Piria makes a quick start in the new W series. Jacqueline Legere reigns supreme in the world of Ice Cross descent. Dutch double Olympic champion soars to glory and gets married.

In this episode of Tennis Stars, is David Ferrer one of the greatest players to have never won a grand slam? Plus, the forbidden love of Sania Mirza and Garbiñe Muguruza.

Lewis Hamilton has been the dominant force in F1, winning four consecutive titles from 2017 to 2020 and has become the greatest victor in this sport.

The decision which robbed Lewis Hamilton of the F1 2021 world championship.

Ferrari is the best known F1 brand in the world, Lewis Hamilton is an icon of F1, just like the Monaco circuit, while Seb Vettel's year 2013 was a super season for F1.

In 2016, Lebron James and his Cavs made history by taking the NBA titles after having been 3-1 behind the Warriors.

The hour of glory for Lebron James could be the return to the 2016 NBA finals, Steph Curry has been an NBA gamechanger, Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi form a deathly duo and Gregg Popovich is the best NBA winner of all time.

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

This week on Chill, it's water skiing around the world, we're at the jumping in Australia and the slalom in Palembang. We go to the PKRA Mexico, then we meet surf sensations Courtney Cologue and Sage Erickson.

The mysterious story of the two title fights between Sonny Liston and Muhammad Ali.

We are looking at the icons of the Tour de France, notably Mark Cavendish, Cadel Evans, Chris Froome and the greatest of all of them, Eddy Merckx.

In this edition of Sportswoman, the athletes who have become models to follow.

In this episode of Tennis Stars, Simona Halep perseveres, Roger Federer continues to build his legacy and we check out the most iconic couples in the game.

We explore the process of F1 design: of respect for the rules of exploitation of flaws, while examining all the intermediary stages.

We explore the qualities that make a great Formula 1 driver. From karting to physical training, passing through selection in a team and obtaining a place to drive in the great meetings.

We explore the development of safety in F1, the application of technology to the equipment carried in the car, the specifically designed security devices and their impact on the drivers.

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

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.

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

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.

The Hand of God, cheating or genius?

They are icons of the UFC, Jon Jones, Amanda Nunez, Anderson Silva and Georges St-Pierre.

Laura Trott has won more medals than any British athlete, and she has won the heart of her Olympic champion colleague Jason Kenny.

The superstars of tennis raise great interest all around the world. Tennis Stars explores the world of these celebrities.

In this edition of Sportswoman, we pay homage to glorious athletes.

In this episode of Tennis Stars, Richard Gasquet honours his reputation, Johanna Konta imposes herself, and Roger Federer is a fashion trendsetter.

We explore the process of F1 design: of respect for the rules of exploitation of flaws, while examining all the intermediary stages.

We explore the qualities that make a great Formula 1 driver. From karting to physical training, passing through selection in a team and obtaining a place to drive in the great meetings.

We explore the development of safety in F1, the application of technology to the equipment carried in the car, the specifically designed security devices and their impact on the drivers.

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

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.

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

Marco Reus, Dortmund's unshakeable leader, left a heritage going well beyond trophies.

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.

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.