In exactly one hundred days, the Olympic flame will light up the London sky for the Games of the XXX Olympiad.
To mark the occasion, TRACE Sports will be airing world-class shows all day! Follow the greatest athletes in these exclusive programmes.
Up Close With, Usain Bolt
Discover the champions as you’ve never seen them before in Up Close With! He is the fastest man on earth. Jamaican athlete Usain Bolt holds three world records for the 100m, 200m and 4X100m, won three titles at the 2008 Beijing Olympics and has five world championship titles. The track and field champion is building up towards the upcoming London 2012 Games and hopes to break new records.
Up Close With, Michael Phelps
Olympic swimming champion Michael Phelps invites you to dive into his memories, from his debut in Baltimore swimming pools to his dazzling victories at the Athens and Beijing Olympic Games. In an exclusive report, the Baltimore Bullet tells you all about his rise to fame, his doubts, unwavering family support and passion for hip-hop.
Body & Soul, Rebecca Adlington
Follow the greatest athletes during their training sessions and discover the secrets to their success! In this episode, dive into success with British swimmer, two-time Olympic gold medallist, and two time European and World champion, Rebecca Adlington.
Fighting Spirit, Oscar Pistorius
In Fighting Spirit, discover what makes the greatest champions tick. South African athlete Oscar Pistorius holds records in 100, 200 and 400 m for the disabled. He is the first disabled athlete to compete with the world greatest sportsmen at the Olympics.
Body & Soul, Male on Tracks
Discover the very special training sessions of three exceptional runners: Jeremy Wariner, the American 400 m specialist, three-time Olympic gold medallist and five-time world champion; Tyson Gay, three-time athletics world champion and Haile Gebreselassie, the two-time Olympic champion and four-time 10,000 m world champion Ethiopian.
Fighting Spirit, Lucie Décosse
French judoka Lucie Décosse is the three-time world and four-time European champion. Her success is no coincidence: during both training and competition she constantly strives to surpass herself.
