The whitewater kayaker who defied limits and dropped down a 100-foot waterfall: Nouria Newman S3:E12

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Live talk with Spencer Matthews: 30 Marathons in 30 Days

From reality TV to the punishing sands of the Jordanian desert – this is the extraordinary endurance story of Spencer Matthews. Known to many as a TV personality, Spencer has since carved out a new identity as an ultra-endurance athlete, entrepreneur, and podcaster, recently taki ...  Show more

The free solo climber who turned grief into climbing fuel to honour a promise: Brette Harrington S3:E11

Climbing phenomenon Brette Harrington has spent her life chasing adventure on bold lines in remote places – but few climbs demanded more courage, resilience and emotional strength than her historic free solo of Chiaro di Luna in Patagonia. What began as a shared dream with her pa ...  Show more

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