Amazing Sport Stories
Unbelievable stories from the world of sport. From minor-league underdogs to Olympic heroes. Listen for inspiring tales of courage, drama, myths and legends.
Episodes (54 available)
The showdown between two rivals for an Olympic medal. Can Lithuania triumph in tie-dye?
38 mins
Lithuania vs the US Dream Team. Who will win?
39 mins
One basketballer’s journey from the USSR to the NBA - and a Grateful Dead concert
39 mins
Basketball, the Cold War, and rock band The Grateful Dead collide in this true story
3 mins
How a girl from one of America's most deprived cities became a boxing legend
12 mins
Rudie van Vuuren, the Namibian doctor who played at both the cricket and rugby World Cups
15 mins
Basketball player Sebastien Bellin credits sport with helping him survive a bomb attack
18 mins
Following Takhti’s death, Tehran is on edge and from its depths a legend is born.
34 mins
Gholamreza Takhti is dead. His death sends rumours spiralling through society
43 mins
Gholamreza Takhti, Iran's most loved wrestler, tackles the world of fame and politics
40 mins