

Four extraordinary sports stories. Tragedies, intrigues, and cover-ups, all served with Rundfunk’s signature style. From a wheelrunner who defied the Soviets to “beach snooker” and a secret korfball conspiracy.

A portrait of Jan Blom, the only Dutchman who managed to break the Soviet hegemony in wheelrunning during the 1970s. What happened on that fateful 5 November 1978 in the forests of Moldova?
Aired: 1/19/2026
Brody Brantjes, founder of the sport “beach snooker”, offers a glimpse into his training regime. From training sessions to exhibition matches, from tanning bed to sports meals. Can he win the first national championship?