Discipline and Adrenaline: Sports Documentaries
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Discipline and Adrenaline: Sports Documentaries

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NameTitleYearPlatformSportSynopsis
11Naomi OsakaNaomi Osaka2021NetflixTennisA behind-the-scenes glimpse into the life, fame, and activism of tennis star Naomi Osaka.
12IcarusIcarus2017NetflixCycling, DopingA doping experiment leads to a Russian whistleblower and the biggest scandal in sports history. Oscar winner.
13The Weight of GoldThe Weight of Gold2020HBO / MaxMulti-sport / Mental HealthOlympians open up about mental health struggles behind the medals and national pride.
14Rising PhoenixRising Phoenix2020NetflixParalympicsChronicles the history and impact of the Paralympic Games through stories of elite athletes.
15Tony Hawk: Until the Wheels Fall OffTony Hawk: Until the Wheels Fall Off2022HBO / MaxSkateboardingThe rise of Tony Hawk and the physical and emotional cost of chasing perfection on a skateboard.
16LFGLFG2021HBO / MaxFootball (Soccer), Equal PayFollows the U.S. Women’s Soccer Team’s legal battle for equal pay and recognition.
1714 Peaks: Nothing Is Impossible14 Peaks: Nothing Is Impossible2021NetflixMountaineeringA Nepali climber attempts to summit all 14 of the world’s 8,000m peaks in under 7 months.
18Ice GuardiansIce Guardians2016Prime Video / NetflixHockeyExplores the role of the "enforcer" in professional ice hockey — and the physical toll it brings.
19Free SoloFree Solo2018Disney+ / HuluClimbingA breathtaking profile of Alex Honnold’s ropeless climb up El Capitan — a feat of focus, risk, and obsession.
20Welcome to WrexhamWelcome to Wrexham2022–presentDisney+ / HuluFootball (Soccer)Actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney buy a struggling Welsh football club — and try to turn it around.
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