{"id":72193,"date":"2020-05-20T14:22:17","date_gmt":"2020-05-20T18:22:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/runningmagazine.ca\/?p=72193"},"modified":"2020-05-21T09:36:55","modified_gmt":"2020-05-21T13:36:55","slug":"5-runners-who-deserve-a-last-dance-documentary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/runningmagazine.ca\/the-scene\/5-runners-who-deserve-a-last-dance-documentary\/","title":{"rendered":"5 runners who deserve a Last Dance documentary"},"content":{"rendered":"

This week one of the best sports docu-series ever made released its final episode. The Last Dance, <\/em>which streamed on Netflix, told the story of the Chicago Bulls team that won six NBA championships in eight years. Michael Jordan<\/strong> was the central figure of this documentary, but his story was told through the progress of his team. The Last Dance<\/em> was so successful because it featured an iconic team and arguably the best person to ever play the sport. Jordan said things like, “Why would I worry about missing a shot I haven’t taken yet?” It’s that kind of confidence and poise that people admire. Inspired by The Last Dance<\/em>, we narrowed down the top five runners we’d like to see given similar treatment.<\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/YBWkztwKlP\/<\/p>\n

RELATED: Usain Bolt becomes world\u2019s fastest dad<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Usain Bolt \u2013 The fastest man in the world<\/h4>\n

There have been documentaries made about Bolt, but not in depth. Bolt remains one of the few runners who’s a household name, and he remains the fastest person ever to run the 100m.<\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/B8tlr1PF5HS\/<\/p>\n

Storylines could include: his life growing up, training with Yohan Blake<\/strong> (his friend and greatest competitor), when the Jamaican team he was on was stripped of a medal due to a positive drug test<\/a>, his failed attempt at a soccer career<\/a> and the birth of his first child.<\/p>\n

Eliud Kipchoge \u2013 The man who redefined human capability<\/h4>\n

Like Bolt, Kipchoge has travelled a particular distance on foot faster than anyone else. The difference between the two is that Kipchoge did something previously considered impossible for human beings. And it resonated with a massive number of people, because they themselves had tried their hand at a marathon and understand just how insanely difficult it must be to cover the distance in under two hours.<\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CAHx0xbJwXb\/<\/p>\n

Storylines could include: his track career, the years-long battle on the track between him and Kenenisa Bekele<\/strong>, his first road marathons, the failed Nike Breaking2 attempt, carbon-plated shoes, his NN teammates and his relationship with coach Patrick Sang<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

RELATED: Eliud Kipchoge\u2019s quarantine life<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Mary Cain \u2013 The woman who changed running culture<\/h4>\n

Cain was a child prodigy. By 17, she was known to almost every runner on the planet as one of the greatest runners in the business. She would go on to become the youngest American runner to make a world championship team. After a few years of massive success, results went quiet. In 2019, Cain spoke to the New York Times<\/em><\/a> about her experience in the sport and what needed to change.<\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/B9ryTdkpD2Z\/<\/p>\n

Storylines could include: her relationship with Alberto Salazar<\/strong>, leaving the Nike Oregon Project, her childhood, her take on the pressure runners feel to be thin, her new beginnings in the sport and her new partnership with Tracksmith<\/a>.<\/p>\n

RELATED: Mary Cain and Nick Willis sign with Tracksmith as full-time employees<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

The Canadian men’s sprinting dynasty \u2013 the team that won Olympic gold<\/h4>\n

The Canadian men won the 1996 Olympic 4 x 100m, just days after Donovan Bailey<\/strong> became the world’s fastest man, winning the Olympic 100m in world-record time. The team of Bruny Surin<\/strong>, Glenroy Gilbet<\/strong>, Robert Esmie<\/strong> and Bailey still hold the Canadian record.<\/p>\n

\"Donovan