Being Jan Ullrich

Winning the Tour de France in 1997 made Jan Ullrich a star. But soon after, the downfall of road cycling's biggest talent begins. The five-part documentary series follows the stages of his life and his career.

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Created By

Ole Zeisler Uli Fritz

Status

Ended

Original Name

Being Jan Ullrich

First Air Date

June 25, 2022

Last Air Date

June 25, 2022

Seasons

Episodes

Language

English, French, German

Production Companies

SR NDR nineteentwentyfour

Networks

Das Erste

S01E05

Downhill

Ullrich lives a secluded life in Switzerland. In 2012 he was stripped of all his successes since 2005 because of doping. He falls into a downward spiral of alcohol and drugs. Good friends bring Ullrich back to Merdingen, where he should finally find peace.

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