Mavericks: Sport's Lost Heroes

Taal: NL
Categorie: documentaire

The world of sport is riddled with legendary comebacks, underdogs defeating much stronger opponents and triumph in the face of adversity. This series from the BBC explores the stories of several less well-known sporting figures who, nevertheless, captured the imagination of the public. Epsiodes look at the story of David 'Bomber' Pearce, a steelworker from South Wales, who rose to prominence as British heavyweight boxing champion but whose career was cut short due to the discovery of a brain abnormality; the attempt by Formula 1 driver Tom Pryce to take on the best in the world but who dies in tragic circumstances during a practice session for the 1977 South African Grand Prix; and the inspirational tale of disabled athlete Chris Hallam who brought the world's attention to Paralympic sport.