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Being Jan Ullrich

Being Jan Ullrich

★ 6.7/10•2022•30m•Documentary
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Winning the Tour de France in 1997 made Jan Ullrich a star. But soon after, the downfall of road cycling's biggest talent begins. The five-part documentary series follows the stages of his life and his career.

StatusEnded
Runtime30m
LanguageDE
First Air DateJun 25, 2022

Episodes

Episode 1 - UphillE132m

Uphill

Jan Ullrich rides the first meters as a cyclist in his birthplace Rostock. In 1993, at the age of 19, he surprisingly won the world title. He is traded as a talent of the century - but has teething problems with the professionals.

Jun 25, 2022

Episode 2 - In YellowE230m

In Yellow

The first Tour de France – and Jan Ullrich shows why he is considered the greatest talent in cycling. In the summer of 1997 he succeeded in this coup. Ullrich is predicted to win the tour several times – if only it weren’t for his lack of discipline.

Jun 25, 2022

Episode 3 - ArmstrongE335m

Armstrong

The 1998 Tour de France was overshadowed by a doping scandal. In 1999, American Lance Armstrong became the dominant tour figure. From the year 2000 onwards, the duel between Armstrong and Ullrich shaped the tour.

Jun 25, 2022

Episode 4 - Prohibited WeaponsE428m

Prohibited Weapons

Ullrich tries in vain to hit Armstrong. This resigns in 2005 after seven tour victories. The way seems clear for Ullrich. But his name appears in the lists of the blood doping doctor Fuentes. A little later he announces his resignation.

Jun 25, 2022

Episode 5 - DownhillE525m

Downhill

Ullrich lives a secluded life in Switzerland. In 2012 he was stripped of all his successes since 2005 because of doping. He falls into a downward spiral of alcohol and drugs. Good friends bring Ullrich back to Merdingen, where he should finally find peace.

Jun 25, 2022

Actors

Jan Ullrich

Jan Ullrich

Self (Archival)

Hagen Boßdorf

Self

Lance Armstrong

Lance Armstrong

Self

Udo Bölts

Self

Richard Virenque

Richard Virenque

Self

Rolf Aldag

Rolf Aldag

Self

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