In many parts of the planet, the holiday season is upon us, filled with great food, gifts, and family gatherings. To get you in the mood, here are 10 Olympic Channel winter sports movies and documentaries that infuse the Christmas spirit with the Olympics.
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below zero jamaica
A winter sports classic, “Jamaica Below Zero” is about believing in your dreams against all odds. Inspired by the true story of Jamaica’s iconic 4-man bobsled team that competed in the 1988 Calgary Olympics, the 1993 film was initially made as a play, but later became a comedy, featuring Discovered the audacity of Jamaican athletes, who learned the sport within a few months. Before the biggest competition on the planet.
miracle on ice
A must-see for ice hockey fans, the 2004 film Miracle on Ice tells the true story of when the American men’s team shocked the Soviet Union during the final round of the Winter Olympics, eventually earning the country its second gold medal. Lake Placid in 1980. With Kurt Russell as Coach Brooks, the film is celebrated for having a cast of real hockey players, making the rink scenes extremely realistic.
ice castle
Nominated for the Oscar for Best Original Song in 1979, this figure skating film is not based on a true story but has managed to speak to the hearts of audiences around the world. It tells the story of Lexi, a promising skater who suffers brain damage from a fall and loses her sight. Her old boyfriend, Nick, convinces her to return to the ice and continue pursuing her dreams. Needless to say, this is a great choice for a romantic Christmas moment.
‘Eddie the Eagle’ surrounded by journalists in Calgary 1988
Flying high
Another incredible Cinderella story from the Winter Games, the charismatic Michael Edwards inspired this 2016 biopic. Initially a plasterer in the UK, he became the first Briton to compete in Olympic ski jumping since 1928 in Calgary 1988.
With his thick-lensed glasses and large overhangs, such as “I want to say I flew like water, but I was probably closer to an ostrich,” Eddie the Eagle (Eddie the Eagle) became one of the most popular winter athletes. , despite finishing last in the two events in which he participated.
Eddie Edwards (center), with actors Hugh Jackman (left) and Taron Egerton (right) at the film’s London premiere in 2016.
Photo: 2016 Getty Images
Olympic Channel Films and Series
Nagano Tape
The Czech Republic men’s ice hockey team’s historic gold medal in Nagano 1998 is described in this documentary, including special moments from the campaign and interviews with Czech players.
white circus
If you love downhill skiing, take some time to watch the Cirque Blanc miniseries. The episodes follow the journey of the French Olympic team, including Tessa Varley, Tiffany Gauthier and Romain Miradoli, earlier this season.
we are one
This documentary tells the story of a team that received support from around the world: Korea’s revolutionary Unified Team that competed in women’s ice hockey in PyeongChang 2018. Truly an Olympic moment.
halfpipe promotion
Snowboard fans can’t miss this series, which follows some of the sport’s greatest athletes such as Ayumu Hirano, Chase Josie, Maddie Maestro, among others. leilani attel, Dylan Marineau And much more – the analysis of the elements that make up snowboarding is intriguing and unique.
on the verge
A figure skating series to watch at the end of the year? Yes, please! Watch some of the greatest athletes and teammates from five nations – such as Frenchmen Gabriella Papadakis and Guillaume Cesareon – train at the Ice Academy in Montreal, Canada.
winter track
If you like motivational stories, then this series is the perfect choice for you. Six athletes from all corners of the world show that nothing is impossible. The first two episodes feature Puerto Rican cancer survivor William Flaherty and Finnish hockey player Jenny Hirikowski, who works on a farm.
