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30 for 30 (TV Series)

Original title

30 for 30: 9.79*

Year

2012

Running time

81 min.

Country

United States

Director

Daniel Gordon

Screenwriter

Daniel Gordon, Nick Packer

Cast

Music

Tim Atack, Phil Hernandez, Chris Maxwell

Cinematography

Nick Bennet, Lula Cerri, Charlie Grainger

Producer

ESPN, Passion Pictures, Terra Vermelha Films

Genre

Documentary | Sport Documentaries. Athletics. Olympic Games. Drugs

Movie Groups

30 for 30

Synopsis

In the history of the Olympics, there's never been a controversy quite like what ensued over the 100 meter race at Seoul in 1988. The match brought together Carl Lewis (USA) and Ben Johnson (Canada) who had been fierce competitors. Lewis was known as a savvy careerist who became an American hero at the previous Los Angeles Olympics. Johnson was his chief rival, considered an underdog due to his recovery from a pulled hamstring. In less than 10 seconds, Johnson edged out in front of Lewis to win the Seoul race. But that wasn't the end. Three days later, in a reversal of fortune, the Olympic committee announced that Johnson had failed a drug test, losing his medal to Lewis in disgrace.

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