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"Sprint" is a gripping and inspiring docuseries that delves into the high-octane world of sprinting, spotlighting the journeys of athletes like Noah Lyles, Sha'Carri Richardson, Shericka Jackson, Fred Kerley, Zharles Hughes, Marcell Jacobs and few other great athletes of today's era. The series shines with its authenticity, capturing the raw emotions, relentless training, and personal challenges faced by these world-class sprinters. What sets Sprint apart is its unscripted nature, allowing viewers to witness the athletes' true grit and determination as they strive for greatness.
The storytelling is enhanced by a dynamic soundtrack that perfectly complements the intensity and drama on screen, making each moment more powerful. The series does an excellent job of balancing the athletes' professional achievements with their personal stories, giving viewers a well-rounded understanding of what it takes to compete at the highest level.
The cinematography is stunning, capturing both the thrill of the race and the quieter, reflective moments of the athletes. Sprint is more than just a sports documentary; it's a celebration of human spirit and perseverance. Whether you're a track and field enthusiast or simply someone who appreciates a well-crafted documentary, Sprint is a must-watch that will leave you both moved and motivated.
The storytelling is enhanced by a dynamic soundtrack that perfectly complements the intensity and drama on screen, making each moment more powerful. The series does an excellent job of balancing the athletes' professional achievements with their personal stories, giving viewers a well-rounded understanding of what it takes to compete at the highest level.
The cinematography is stunning, capturing both the thrill of the race and the quieter, reflective moments of the athletes. Sprint is more than just a sports documentary; it's a celebration of human spirit and perseverance. Whether you're a track and field enthusiast or simply someone who appreciates a well-crafted documentary, Sprint is a must-watch that will leave you both moved and motivated.
- pal-gandharv
- 19 ago 2024
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This was such a compelling watch! I have seen a number of sports documentaries but this was one of my favorites. I started my first episode thinking I would watch a few minutes and ended up finishing the entire series in a single day.
This series does a good job of taking you behind the scenes and giving you a glimpse into the lives and training of the world's best sprinters. I thoroughly enjoyed getting to know the various male and female athletes. At first some in particular do not seem very likeable, but by the end of the series I found myself cheering for sprinters I initially disliked.
I hope there are more seasons to come.
This series does a good job of taking you behind the scenes and giving you a glimpse into the lives and training of the world's best sprinters. I thoroughly enjoyed getting to know the various male and female athletes. At first some in particular do not seem very likeable, but by the end of the series I found myself cheering for sprinters I initially disliked.
I hope there are more seasons to come.
- Steve-50802
- 2 lug 2024
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Loved every episode of this.
Having lived in Jamaica, the number one sport is track and field. A great show that represents the culture of the national sport and an amazing insight into the athletes mindsets, training and coaching.
Kingston represent.. Would love to have captured more on the culture in JA.
The best parts are the down time when you see what the athletes are going through with loss and picking themselves up.
Netflix could have done a better job on some of the real rivals rather than just focus on certain individuals. Shelly should have more face time. The racism that exists in the sport but super addictive viewing and roll on S2...
This was everything in terms of sprinting. Get Rhasidat Adeleke for season 2... now..
Having lived in Jamaica, the number one sport is track and field. A great show that represents the culture of the national sport and an amazing insight into the athletes mindsets, training and coaching.
Kingston represent.. Would love to have captured more on the culture in JA.
The best parts are the down time when you see what the athletes are going through with loss and picking themselves up.
Netflix could have done a better job on some of the real rivals rather than just focus on certain individuals. Shelly should have more face time. The racism that exists in the sport but super addictive viewing and roll on S2...
This was everything in terms of sprinting. Get Rhasidat Adeleke for season 2... now..
All I know is these Olympic athletes have one of the most stressful jobs. They have the weight of the world on their backs. I couldn't handle the stress. I loved how this documentary showed the grit and heart it takes to prep for literally 10 to 20 seconds of your life. Parts of the series that stood out to me include:
1. Noah Lyles is one cocky son of a b*tch, which I guess he has the right to be at the moment being the current fastest man alive. I did find it so sweet when he started to cry post winning the 2023 100m World Champion.
2. I really liked learning about British sprinter Zharnell Hughes's journey and didn't know the term "Plastic Brit" was even a thing. Basically they call him a fake Brit because he is actually from Anguilla, which is a British colony.
3. Shelly Ann Fisher being 36 years old and racing these girls in their young 20s is mind boggling.
4. Although he is hot, it does seem like Italian Lamont Marcel Jacobs's 2020 Tokoyo Olympics 100m gold metal win does appear to have been a fluke.
5. Watching Sha'Carri Richardson winning the 2023 100m World Championships made me emotional. She didn't expect it and was so surprised.
I'm eager to see season 2 which is suppose to surround the events of the 2024 Paris Olympics.
2. I really liked learning about British sprinter Zharnell Hughes's journey and didn't know the term "Plastic Brit" was even a thing. Basically they call him a fake Brit because he is actually from Anguilla, which is a British colony.
3. Shelly Ann Fisher being 36 years old and racing these girls in their young 20s is mind boggling.
4. Although he is hot, it does seem like Italian Lamont Marcel Jacobs's 2020 Tokoyo Olympics 100m gold metal win does appear to have been a fluke.
5. Watching Sha'Carri Richardson winning the 2023 100m World Championships made me emotional. She didn't expect it and was so surprised.
I'm eager to see season 2 which is suppose to surround the events of the 2024 Paris Olympics.
4 episodes were not enough for a post Olympics follow-up season. That said I really enjoyed this and hope that they continue future seasons.
As for those complaining about "too many Americans"... has it occurred to them that since this is a followup to the Olympics and the USA (one nation) won a whopping 2/3 of the Sprint medals, it stands to reason that a lot of USA athletes would be profiled? Every sprint Olympic medalist regardless of nation was profiled except one, Brittany Brown (an American). USA Medalist Sha'carri Richardson opted out of participation in the show.
Conversely, we got a lot of coverage of multiple athletes who neither medaled or hardly showed up at the Olympics - none of which were American, unless you count the minor mention of Chris Coleman. Perhaps those upset are more upset that the series reminds them of the USA's dominance this Olympics.
As for those complaining about "too many Americans"... has it occurred to them that since this is a followup to the Olympics and the USA (one nation) won a whopping 2/3 of the Sprint medals, it stands to reason that a lot of USA athletes would be profiled? Every sprint Olympic medalist regardless of nation was profiled except one, Brittany Brown (an American). USA Medalist Sha'carri Richardson opted out of participation in the show.
Conversely, we got a lot of coverage of multiple athletes who neither medaled or hardly showed up at the Olympics - none of which were American, unless you count the minor mention of Chris Coleman. Perhaps those upset are more upset that the series reminds them of the USA's dominance this Olympics.
Netflix is too focused on talking to US audiences, often at the expense of viewers around the rest of the world. But what is really frustrating here is that the US characters are also awful -- they are focussed as much on putting the other competitors off as they are on being their absolute best. They're happy winning by messing with a competitor's head rather than winning fair and square. It's an ugly form of bad sportsmanship from the empire with the most resources. This series does not have the warmth needed to care about the struggle and grit of the egomaniacs they've chosen to focus on. Disappointing.
- justin-823-531663
- 21 lug 2024
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Season 1 was exciting but Season 2 is down right lazy and not a true reflection of what we witnessed in Athletics in 2023/24. Too much attntion is given to the same athletes even when they fail the spotlight never goes to the deserving athletes like Tebogo.
We get that Africa is some place over there for the producers and probably not of any interest or focus for the audience they are chasing and that's okay but don't put Tebogo on the poster of the entire season and barely have him there n any of the episodes.
I was underwhelmed by season 2, I've seen better YouTube documentaries on athletics for 2024 with zero budget and comprehensively cover and profile all events and athletes fairly.
We get that Africa is some place over there for the producers and probably not of any interest or focus for the audience they are chasing and that's okay but don't put Tebogo on the poster of the entire season and barely have him there n any of the episodes.
I was underwhelmed by season 2, I've seen better YouTube documentaries on athletics for 2024 with zero budget and comprehensively cover and profile all events and athletes fairly.
- linda-93355-37097
- 13 nov 2024
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While the first series is maybe the best about sports on Netflix , the second one returns to the lower level of the channel, on the first one there is the right balance between personal and sport life, the athletes show maybe their best side, the second one is an annoying show of self marketing, pumped ego, dresses and painted naild, looking at the images with all the freedom given to the videomakers, i worked at international events like this and not all the people can go where these people go, there is nothing interesting to see during the olympics. At the moment the sport shows on the "channel of that famous shop" remains as average absolutely better.
- daniele_loi
- 27 nov 2024
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Season 1..an amazing insight to athletics throughout the world of athletics. Lets you into the mindset of the athletes competing from multiple countries which was fantastic to see. A very well rounded watch and intelligently put together with a fair amount of air time to each country and athlete 8.5👍..but season two simple concentrate on/mostly the US team with very little time to other nations it more like the Noah lyles show,and as great as US team proved to be.there was more,i wanted to find out from others nations with massively impressive proformance and person stories from counties smaller like Saint Kitts and Botswana athletes with Inspiring stories to discover..please the underdog story is do much more impressive than the louder individuals(we all know who they are)
- harveysida
- 13 nov 2024
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I had been looking SO MUCH FORWARD to this series and even reordered Netflix to follow it. I expected a series about the worlds sprinters but instead I got a series about American sprinters. The rest of the worlds sprinters from other nationalities are added as extras and stunt doubles in a bad B-movie. VERY DISSAPOINTING!
Yes, it wasn't the best Olympics for the Jamaicans but they are the best sprinting nation in the world and was hardly portrayed. The world fastes woman on the 200m and arguably the best 200m runner ever - counter on top 10 times as well as one on the most winning female sprinter ever - Shericka Jackson and Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce wa portrayed as bracket in a series where Gabby Thomas, Sha'Carrie Richardson and especially Nora lyles all over the place. Even on his defeat in the 200m gets more attention than the winner of the race.
Embarrassing- two countries took their first ever gold medal in the women's 100m and the men's 200m. Give them the respect they deserve.
Yes, it wasn't the best Olympics for the Jamaicans but they are the best sprinting nation in the world and was hardly portrayed. The world fastes woman on the 200m and arguably the best 200m runner ever - counter on top 10 times as well as one on the most winning female sprinter ever - Shericka Jackson and Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce wa portrayed as bracket in a series where Gabby Thomas, Sha'Carrie Richardson and especially Nora lyles all over the place. Even on his defeat in the 200m gets more attention than the winner of the race.
Embarrassing- two countries took their first ever gold medal in the women's 100m and the men's 200m. Give them the respect they deserve.
- nbwilladsen
- 25 gen 2025
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This show is more about the 'personalities' of the sport without any real insight into their training, preparation, hard work and event day experience. Access to the sports top stars and sporting events has been let down by the production.
This has been produced To help these runners promote themselves and build their own brand and image. Glorified social media without substance. If they focused on giving true insight it would have actually promoted the unique abilities and hard work for the long-term reputation. Most of the characters will be instantly forgettable once the show ends and only the record books will show their name.
This has been produced To help these runners promote themselves and build their own brand and image. Glorified social media without substance. If they focused on giving true insight it would have actually promoted the unique abilities and hard work for the long-term reputation. Most of the characters will be instantly forgettable once the show ends and only the record books will show their name.
- alanbecken
- 21 set 2024
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