Being Jan Ullrich

★ 6.7•2022•1 Seasons•ANIME

Documentary

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.

Top Cast

Jan Ullrich

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Hagen Boßdorf

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Lance Armstrong

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Udo Bölts

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Richard Virenque

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Rolf Aldag

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Episodes

Season:

1. Uphill

32m

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.

Aired: 6/25/2022

2. In Yellow

30m

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.