Sprint: The World's Fastest Humans
Following athletes from all over the world, this series delves deep into the psyches of those elite competitors who train to be the fastest person on the planet. We take an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the high stakes, and mental toughness of the sprinters who devote their entire lives to crossing the finish line in record time, where their professional futures are decided in just fractions of a second.
- 2024-2024
- 2 seasons
- Netflix
- Documentary, Sports
- TV-14
Following athletes from all over the world, this series delves deep into the psyches of those elite competitors who train to be the fastest person on the planet. We take an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the high stakes, and mental toughness of the sprinters who devote their entire lives to crossing the finish line in record time, where their professional futures are decided in just fractions of a second.
Season 1 Episode Guide
6 Episodes 2024
Episode 1
Heir To The Throne
Tue, Jul 2, 2024
Noah Lyles and Marcell Jacobs face off in the high-stakes men's 100m at the Paris Diamond League, with the reigning champ determined to silence his critics.
Episode 2
Queens
Tue, Jul 2, 2024
The long-standing rivalry heats up between the United States and Jamaica as Sha'Carri Richardson and Shericka Jackson cope with the pressures of fame.
Episode 3
Belonging
Tue, Jul 2, 2024
After a stumble at nationals, Noah Lyles aims to rebound in London. But he'll face heat from Britain's Zharnel Hughes, the world's fastest man of 2023.
Episode 4
Trials & Tribulations
Tue, Jul 2, 2024
Top women sprinters from Jamaica and the United States push through setbacks, coaching changes and intense pressure to earn spots on their national teams.
Episode 5
The Gold Standard
Tue, Jul 2, 2024
Upon arriving in Budapest for the World Championships, the runners face a wave of media scrutiny as they prepare to battle their toughest competitors.
Episode 6
The Double Is Alive
Tue, Jul 2, 2024
An accident en route to the men's 200-meter race rattles both the runners and fans. In the women's final, Shericka Jackson targets Flo-Jo's world record.
