Defying Gravity: The Untold Story of Women's Gymnastics - Season 1

Defying Gravity: The Untold Story of Women's Gymnastics - Season 1

Season 1

Network
Episodes6
DatesSep 21, 2020 - Sep 21, 2020

Episodes

How Gymnasts Find Their Voice on the Floor
Season 1Episode 143 min

How Gymnasts Find Their Voice on the Floor

In a sport that pushes athletes beyond their limits, how do they preserve their passion, confidence, and voice? In part one of this six-part documentary series, Aly Raisman, Nadia Comaneci, Laurie Hernandez, Katelyn Ohashi, and other legends recount the thrilling stories behind their Gold Medals and Perfect 10s, and break down the high-pressure All-Around competition and the artistry-meets-acrobatics of the Floor event.

Sep 21, 2020
Uneven Bars: The Closest Thing To Flying
Season 1Episode 237 min

Uneven Bars: The Closest Thing To Flying

In the second installment of Defying Gravity, high-flying athletes from across generations describe the struggle to achieve "perfection" and show how diverse body types are now excelling across gymnastics.

Sep 21, 2020
The Aggressive Mentality of Balance Beam
Season 1Episode 337 min

The Aggressive Mentality of Balance Beam

A great gymnast needs mental toughness and great coaches -- but not all coaches are alike. What kind of support do world-class gymnasts really need to excel?

Sep 21, 2020
Unlocking Gymnastics' Most Powerful Event: The Vault
Season 1Episode 433 min

Unlocking Gymnastics' Most Powerful Event: The Vault

Part four of this six-part documentary series explores the tradition of innovation that shaped gymnastics' most powerful, but riskiest event: the Vault.

Sep 21, 2020
Abuse and Healing in Women's Gymnastics
Season 1Episode 532 min

Abuse and Healing in Women's Gymnastics

In part five of our documentary series, survivors of abuse describe the culture that allowed a USA Gymnastics physician and many dozens of other coaches and officials to take advantage of athletes, and explain how they're using their voices and the life skills that gymnastics taught them to reclaim their sport.

Sep 21, 2020
Building a World-Class Gymnastics Team
Season 1Episode 644 min

Building a World-Class Gymnastics Team

American icons Jordyn Wieber, Aly Raisman, Samantha Peszek, Dominique Moceanu, and Amanda Borden reveal how they overcame adversity to help their teams achieve greatness.

Sep 21, 2020

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