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Season 2022
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Season 2022, Episode 18 - The Rising: Cal Bruton

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An inspiring documentary series celebrating the worldwide contributions of athletes of colour. This episode focuses on the career of Cal Bruton.
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Arthur Ashe

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This week on The Rising, African American tennis player Arthur Ashe and his commitment to social causes plus track star Allyson Felix, a symbol for women’s health.
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Bill Russell

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Nelson Mandela brought unity to the South African sporting scene after the abolishment of apartheid and basketball revolutionary Bill Russell, the first black man to coach an NBA team.
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Ibtihaj Muhammad

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This week on The Rising, Ibtihaj Muhammad’s pioneering work has inspired Muslim athletes the world over and Wilt Chamberlain the larger than life charachter of the NBA.
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Lewis Hamilton

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This episode of The Rising features British racing car driver Lewis Hamilton (now Sir Lewis), considered by many to be the best Formula One driver to have ever graced a circuit.
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Michael Jordan

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Michael Jordan of The Rising was broadcast by SBS ONE on Tuesday 10 May 2022 at 5:00.
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The Salute 1968

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During their medal ceremony in the Olympic Stadium in Mexico City on October 16, 1968, two African-American athletes, Tommie Smith and John Carlos, each raised a black-gloved fist during the playing of the US national anthem. It changed 20th-century history - and their own lives - forever.
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Willie Mays

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This episode of The Rising features legendary baseball star Willie Mays, an exceptional all-rounder and considered by many to be one of the best baseball players in the history of the game.
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Colin Kaepernick

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This episode of the Rising features former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick, who has become an influential figure for African-American activism in sport.
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Jessie Owens

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This episode of the Rising features four-time Olympic gold medallist Jesse Owens, considered one of the greatest track and field athletes of all time.
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