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Do you have passion for sport? If you do, we have curated some of the top Sport documentaries you may want to watch to learn more about your favourite sport personalities or the greatest that ever lived.

Here is the list;

10. OJ: Made in America

OJ – Made in America

A chronicle of the rise and fall of O.J. Simpson, whose high-profile murder trial exposed the extent of American racial tensions, revealing a fractured and divided nation.

Stars: Ezra Edelman, O.J. Simpson

9. Ryder Cup – One Family

Ryder Cup – One Family

An in depth documentary going behind the scenes at The 2018 Ryder Cup at Le Golf National in Paris, as Team Europe regained the Cup with a phenomenal team performance.

Stars: Richard Everitt, Ian Poulter, Sergio Garcia, Tommy Fleetwood

8. Wayde Van Niekerk Story

Wayde Van Niekerk

SA’s Olympic champion Wayde van Niekerk caught the world’s attention when he smashed long-held records in the 400m race. Discover how he got to this point and what motivates him to keep going.

Stars: Mzi Kumalo, Wayde van Niekerk, Usain Bolt, Tannie Ans Botha

7. A Story of Courage

A Story of Courage

Courage, perseverance, passion, and resilience, a common spirit that unites us in times of challenge. This is the uplifting story about the RMB National Squad and the rowing community who put this spirit into practice.

6. Crossing the Line

Crossing the Line

Relive the highly controversial 2018 Australian cricket Tour to South Africa; five weeks that rocked the gentleman’s game and captivated the globe.

Stars: Tyrone Bailey, Werner Bauermeister, Shane Warne

5. The 1996 All Blacks Documentary

All Blacks

Since 1928 the All Blacks had tried and failed to win a test series in South Africa. This is the story of the team that finally did it.

4. Sadio Mané: Made in Senegal

Sadio Mané – Made in Senegal

The film tells the incredible story of Sadio Mané – the Liverpool and Senegal football star’s rise from his humble beginnings in Africa to the top of the beautiful game!

Stars: Peta Jenkin, Mehdi Benhadj-Djilali, Sadio Mané, Jürgen Klopp

3. Surprise: The Rise of a Surfing Prodigy

The RIse of a Surfing Prodigy

Cutting it in the highly competitive world of professional surfing takes more than raw talent. 14 year old Surprise Mpanza was literally born into surfing.

Stars: Rainer Duve, Surprise Mpanza

2. Chasing the Sun

Chasing the Sun

This riveting documentary series with unprecedented access, tells the story of the Springboks and their journey to the pinnacle of international rugby, the Rugby World Cup.

Stars: Greg Lomas, Gareth Whittaker, Rassie Erasmus

1. Mo Farah No Easy Mile

Mo Farah – No Easy Mile

Telling the incredible life story of one of Britain’s most successful athletes and arguably the countries greatest ever Olympian.

Stars: Mo Farah

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