Running for my Truth: Alex Schwazer

Running for my Truth: Alex Schwazer

TV-MA2023•45m•7.7/10

DocumentaryCrime

Ratings

🎬TMDb

7.7/10(23)

After being banned for doping, Olympic medalist race walker Alex Schwazer enlists one of his accusers to help him make a comeback.

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Production

Banijay Italia

Language

IT

Status

Ended

First Aired

April 13, 2023

Last Aired

April 13, 2023

Networks

Netflix

Created By

Massimo Cappello

Trailers & Videos

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

US

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Seasons & Episodes

Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.

Season

E1

Episode 1

Air date: 2023-04-13

Alex Schwazer seemed to have it all after his Olympic win. But behind the fame and glory, he hid an exhaustion that would lead him down a dangerous path.

Episode 2

E2

Episode 2

Air date: 2023-04-13

A shocking confession changes Schwazer's life overnight, leading meticulous investigators to question his previous wins and theorize about accomplices.

Episode 3

E3

Episode 3

Air date: 2023-04-13

As Schwazer's results improve under Donati's coaching, adversaries try to stop the athlete's return to competition. An incriminating database goes public.

Episode 4

E4

Episode 4

Air date: 2023-04-13

As Schwazer fights for acquittal in a high-stakes trial, leaked emails and irregular test results begin to surface.

Cast

Alex Schwazer

Self

Kathrin Freund

Self

Sandro Donati

Self

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