Countdown to Tokyo

Season 1 Episode 20 - Game, Set, Gold

25 min

TV-PG

The American's finally stumble in basketball at the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup, while Roger Federer aims for the one thing he has never won: Olympic gold. Also, history's greatest rowing crews.

Subtitles: English

S01:E01 - Olympic Legends & New Sports

We look at the five new sports at the Tokyo Olympics, the Olympic Dream of Cameron Burrell and the theatre of weightlifting.

S01:E02 - The Face of the Games

As Naomi Osaka prepares to become the face of the Tokyo Olympics, we look at 3x3 basketball, sailing, hurdling and the Olympic Mascots of past and present as we Countdown to Tokyo.

S01:E03 - France and Olympic Aquatics

While France and China look to continue their recent Olympic glory, Laszlo Cseh seeks gold in a Michael Phelps-less 2020 Olympics.

S01:E04 - River of Fortune

As Jessica Fox seeks gold in Tokyo, we look at the medal chances of Norway and South Korea, Abdul Hakim Sani Brown's latest accomplishment and the 2020 Olympics ticket lottery.

S01:E05 - Breaststroke Brilliance

As Adam Peaty prepares to defend his crown, Lee Chong sadly steps down. Plus, Tokyo's beaches need a good scrubbing, and we look at the best ever second-place finishers.

S01:E06 - Wrestling and Weapons

As India continues to dream of hosting in 2032, Japan prepares Tokyo Bay for sailing. Also, we look at Stephen Curry, Jordan Burroughs, Bianca Walkden and Amber Hill.

S01:E07 - Staying the Distance

The careers of Chen Long and Eliud Kipchoge take center stage, and we reflecton Japan's Olympic past and the best marathoners of all time.

S01:E08 - Seas of Change

Family ties and the new wave of Olympic sport.

S01:E09 - Prancers and Apprentices

Charlotte Dujardin looks to continue her dressage dominance, while Tomokazu Harimoto may be the next big thing in table tennis. Also, the most successful athletes out of Universiade.

S01:E10 - The USA Women's Soccer Team

As Japan's own Rui Hachimura prepares for his Olympic Dream, USA's Women's Soccer Team are ready for another shot at gold. Plus, Serbia's shocking loss at the 2019 FIBA 3x3 World Cup.

S01:E11 - The Lure of Olympic Gold

As the chance of Olympic Glory forces Simona Halep and Jason Kenny to rethink retirement, we look at both the archers and divers of 2020.

S01:E12 - Real Steel

You have to be made of the right stuff to make it at the Olympics.

S01:E13 - Cool Pursuits

While Katie Ledecky may have met her match in Ariarne Titmus, Olympic organisers look to cool-down beach volleyball. Plus, marathon swimming and sailing as we Countdown to Tokyo.

S01:E14 - Perfect Timing

Hitomi Hatakeda puts the gymnastics world on notice with Tokyo approaching. Also, Sarah Sjostrom prepares for her third Olympics and we hear from IOC President Thomas Bach.

S01:E15 - Shaping Up

As Kanoa Igarashi prepares to surf his way to gold, South Africa rallies behind Tatjana Schoenmaker. Plus, we look at volleyball, boxing and fencing as Tokyo nears.

S01:E16 - Golden Vibes

As the women of Britain and Netherlands prepare for the ultimate hockey showdown, we take a look at dressage queen Isabell Werth. Also, skateboarding, marathon swimming and more.

S01:E17 - Sands of Time

As Brazil hires a new coach for the women's football team, beach volleyballers April Ross and Alix Klineman dream for gold. Meanwhile, Rory McIlroy tees off for Olympic glory and more.

S01:E18 - Rising Up

The world of speed climbing becomes man versus machine as Russia hopes for gold in synchronised swimming. Plus, Japan's dual citizen athletes have a choice to make.

S01:E19 - Going for Greatness

Mountain biker Nino Schurter hopes to become the best of all time in Tokyo, while PV Sindhu and Kylie Masse are hoping for a medal upgrade in 2020.

S01:E20 - Game, Set, Gold

The American's finally stumble in basketball at the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup, while Roger Federer aims for the one thing he has never won: Olympic gold. Also, history's greatest rowing crews.

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