5 Netflix Sports Documentaries That Will Inspire You in Life

Netflix has been banking on the world of athletics by producing sports documentaries. The platform is continuously working on portraying triumphs, challenges, and even their daily lives outside the games.

Whether you are an athlete yourself or just a sports enthusiast, here are some of the best sports documentaries from Netflix that will inspire you to get up:

'Break Point'

"Break Point" delves into the fascinating world of professional tennis. The series follows the stories of tennis players in the world. Some are established and famous players while some are just starting to make waves on their careers.

The tennis documentary sheds light on how the sport takes some kind of an emotional toll to some players. "Break Point" also captured how every win and every losses matters for these athletes.

'Formula 1: Drive to Survive'

Probably one of the popular sport documentaries up to date is the "Formula 1: Drive to Survive." The series takes the viewers an in-depth perspective on what happens behind the scenes on the luxurious world of Formula 1.

Each season highlights various challenges and opportunities both from the constructors and the drivers. If you are just getting started to ride on the popularity of Formula 1 then "Drive to Survive" is the perfect show to understand the sport.

'Cheer'

"Cheer" tackles the world of competitive cheerleading as the production follows the team of Navarro College Bulldogs, a powerhouse team from Corsicana, Texas. The show offers an inside look on the gruesome training in pursuit of success in the National Cheerleaders Association College Nationals.

'The Last Dance'

During the height of the pandemic people were hungry on sports events as everyone was locked at their homes. "The Last Dance", which is a docuseries about Michael Jordan's journey with the Chicago Bulls in the 1990s, offered a getaway for sports enthusiasts. Packed with exclusive interviews from significant people in Jordan's career, the series successfully explored the superstar's career.

'Pelé'

The docuseries highlights the greatest of all time soccer player, Edson Arantes do Nascimento (Pelé). "Pelé" highlights how the Brazilian footballer succeeded on becoming a three-time FIFA World Cup Champion. The documentary also emphasized his impact to his native country amid the troubles brought by politcs.