Blind Landing

Latest Episodes:

Blind Landing: Season Two Trailer Feb 04, 2022

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The new season of Blind Landing is all about… figure skating! We’re taking you behind the scenes with the biggest names in the sport, from Adam Rippon to Kristi Yamaguchi, and telling the stories of skaters who dared to challenge the norms and put everything on the line for something greater than gold. New episodes coming February 7th.

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A Look At Safety In Gymnastics: Part 2 Oct 18, 2021

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When it comes to addressing the safety concerns gymnasts have about competitions, there are structures in place to help gymnasts be heard... but are these structures working? Can they work?

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A Look At Safety In Gymnastics: Part 1 Oct 18, 2021

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We spoke with Olympic gymnasts from around the world about the current state of safety at competitions. Twenty years after the Sydney vault controversy, things have changed. And not necessarily for the better.

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The Vault: Part 5 Jul 19, 2021

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On the final episode of Blind Landing, British gymnast Lisa Mason reflects on the culture she trained in. Elise and Allana discuss the impact that the Sydney Olympics had on their lives.

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The Vault: Part 4 Jul 19, 2021

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Romanian gymnast Maria Olaru discusses how the vault problem might have been stopped before it even started. Olympic officials explain what was happening behind the scenes.

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The Vault: Part 3 Jul 19, 2021

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The officials tried to solve the vault problem. Their decision had major consequences for everyone in the arena – but no one more so than the frontrunner, Russia’s Svetlana Khorkina.

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The Vault: Part 2 Jul 19, 2021

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The story of the 2000 women’s gymnastics all-around final picks up with Australian gymnast Allana Slater. In the midst of the competition, Allana realized that it was no coincidence gymnasts were falling on vault.

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The Vault: Part 1 Jul 19, 2021

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Elise Ray, America’s top gymnast, qualified for the 2000 Olympics with big dreams –– but during the all-around final, high expectations clashed with reality and came crashing down. Literally.

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Blind Landing: Season One Trailer Jun 25, 2021

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Blind Landing is the untold story of the greatest mistake in Olympic history. All episodes available on July 19th.

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