8 documentaries on Olympic players you can't miss

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I Am Bolt (2016)

This documentary is based on the life of Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt, the fastest man in human history. He won three gold medals at the Olympics and set world records in the 100 and 4×100-metre relays.

Rising Phoenix (2020)

Prominent athletes and industry insiders share opinions about the Paralympic Games in this documentary. Such sporting events affect the way that the world views disability, diversity, and excellence. 

The Jesse Owens Story (1984)

This biographical film is about black sprinter Jesse Owens. He was an Olympic gold medallist. The documentary is directed by Dorian Harewood.

Eddie the Eagle (2015)

Dexter Fletcher directed this sports drama. The film stars Taron Egerton as Michael Edwards, a British skier who, in 1988, became the first competitor to represent Great Britain in Olympic ski jumping.

Race (2016)

This documentary follows Jesse Owens, an African-American athlete who encountered numerous challenges during his journey to compete in the 1936 Berlin Olympics. Stephen Hopkins directed the documentary.

The Swimmers (2022)

Sally El Hosaini directed this documentary, which follows two sisters from Syria. They escaped their war-torn home in Damascus, swam for hours in the Mediterranean Sea to compete in the Rio Olympics.

Chariots of Fire (1981)

Winning four Academy Awards, including Best Picture, this documentary, directed by Hugh Hudson, is based on the true story of two British athletes in the 1924 Olympics.

The Gabby Douglas Story (2014)

This is the tale of the globally renowned gymnast who overcame challenges to emerge as the first African American to win the individual all-around title in artistic gymnastics during the Olympic Games.