TRANS WORLD SPORT

Programme 1704 Delivery 24th December 2019

Opening Titles 0’19” 0:19

Teases 0’33” 0:52

Feature 1 / Sting 0’04” 0:56

Soccer – Football Headlines in 2019 - VAR 3’34” 4:30

Q&A / Sting 0’06” 4:36

Tennis – Rafael Nadal - ESP 0’51” 5:27

Feature 2 / Sting 0’04” 5:31

Multisport – Sport in Rwanda - RWA 6’56” 12:27

Feature 3 / Sting 0’04” 12:31

Athletics – 2019 Headlines & Semenya - VAR 4’15” 16:46

Feature 4 / Sting 0’04” 16:50

Boxing – Boxing Headlines in 2019 - VAR 4’16” 21:06

Top 5 / Sting 0’04” 21:10

Top 5 – Boxing KO Percentage - VAR 1’54” 23:04

Feature 5 / Sting 0’04” 23:08

Golf – Golf Headlines in 2019 - VAR 4’26” 27:34

Feature 6 / Sting 0’04” 27:38

Bizarre – Unusual Sports of 2019 - VAR 6’18” 33:56

Feature 7 / Sting 0’04” 34:00

Multisports – Headlines of 2019 - VAR 4’02” 38:02

Q&A / Sting 0’06” 38:08

Tennis – Jirir Novak - VAR 0’55” 39:03

Feature 8 / Sting 0’04” 39:07

Motors – 2019 Headlines & Marc Marquez - VAR 9’09” 48:16

IMG Logo 0’09” 48:25

OUT 0’07” 48:32

Teases

[Notes:00:19]
Coming up in this week's show…we look back at 2019's sporting highlights...

[Notes:00:29]
We're with the big hitters of Heavyweight Boxing...

[Notes:00:36]
25 years on, we see how sport has been helping heal Rwanda's wounds...

[Notes:00:44]
And we see which lesser known sports and events came to the fore this year...

Feature 1 / Sting
Soccer – Football Headlines in 2019 - VAR
[Notes:00:58 poster]
As we look back at the stories that made headlines in 2019, we begin with the FIFA Women's World Cup in France.

[Notes:01:08 zoom in on still]

In front of a sold-out crowd of 57,000 at the Parc Olympique Lyonnais, the USA won their fourth title defeating the
Netherlands 2-0.

[Notes:01:17 zoom in on trophy]

Led by their inspiration captain, Meghan Rapinoe, who won the tournament's Golden Ball and Boot, the Americans not
only retained their title from 2015, but they joined Germany as only the second team to successfully defend their crown.

[Notes:01:32 SOT: MALE VOX POP (English)]

THE FIRST TEAM TO WIN FOUR WORLD CUPS, PERIOD. NOTHING BETTER. NO ONE BETTER. THIS IS A
FANTASTIC OPPORTUNITY FOR WOMEN'S SOCCER AROUND THE WORLD AND A FANTASTIC OPPORTUNITY
FOR SOCCER IN GENERAL.

[Notes:01:44 man with trophy]

In the men's game, it was a feel-good summer for Algeria - who ended a 29-year wait to lift the Africa Cup of Nations for
the second time in their history. Led by the likes of Riyad Mahrez and Rais M'Bolhi, the North Africans victory end as run
of poor form in the competition.

[Notes:02:02 SOT: MALE VOX POP (Arabic)]

TODAY MILLIONS OF ALGERIANS CAN CELEBRATE THIS GREAT MOMENT. IT'S BEEN 29 YEARS SINCE WE
WERE KINGS OF AFRICAN FOOTBALL. TODAY WE ARE KINGS ONCE AGAIN AND WE HAVE COACH BELMADI TO
THANK FOR THIS.

[Notes:02:18 still]
Elsewhere, Qatar produced the shock result of the year winning the Asian Cup in the UAE, defeating Japan 3-1 in the
final.

[Notes:02:28 picture change]

While Brazil won their ninth Copa America title with victory over Peru to claim their first Copa crown since 2007.

[Notes:02:38 red confetti]

In the club game, Liverpool won their sixth UEFA Champions League title, defeating Tottenham Hotspur in the first-ever
all-English final.

[Notes:02:47 people on bus]

The victory extended the Reds record as the most successful British team in European competition and laid the ghosts of
their 2018 final defeat to Real Madrid to rest.

[Notes:02:57 still]
In the Asian Champions League, Saudi Arabia's Al-Hilal ended their 19-year wait for a continental crown as they claimed
the trophy for a record-equalling third time.

[Notes:03:09 red & black still]

While Flamengo produced a comeback for the ages against River Plate to claim South America's Copa Libertadores with
two goals in the last five minutes.

[Notes:03:20 SOT: JORGE JESUS (Portuguese)]

I HAVE LOST TITLES 10 SECONDS BEFORE THE END. FOOTBALL CAN BE CRUEL BUT IT'S NOT OVER UNTIL
THE REFEREE BLOWS THE WHISTLE. I WANTED MY PLAYERS TO KEEP GOING, TO NOT GIVE UP BECAUSE
THE GAME WASN'T DONE YET.

[Notes:03:40 SOT: RAFINHA (Portuguese)]

IT WAS MY GOAL TO WIN TROPHIES WITH FLAMENGO. THE FACT WE WON THE COPA LIBERTADORES SO
SOON AFTER I ARRIVED WAS NOT SOMETHING I EXPECTED, BUT I AM VERY HAPPY TO WIN THIS TROPHY
AND BE A PART OF THIS CHAPTER IN FLAMENGO'S HISTORY.

[Notes:04:00 dancing fans]

It was the Rio-based team's second Copa Libertadores triumph, nearly four decades after their first.

[Notes:04:08 SOT: VOX POP MALE (Portuguese)]

HAPPINESS, PURE HAPPINESS. WE HAVE BEEN WAITING 38 YEARS FOR THIS MOMENT. I'M SO HAPPY, THE
NATION IS HAPPY, IT'S A GREAT BIG BEAUTIFUL MOMENT.

Q&A / Sting
Tennis – Rafael Nadal - ESP
[Notes:04:31 sting]
And now for our final sporting teaser of 2019.

[Notes:04:38 kissing trophy]

In an action packed Tennis year, few players could claim to have had a stellar a season as Rafael Nadal.

[Notes:04:48 player in white]

The 33-year-old Spaniard claimed his 18th and 19th Grand Slam titles at the French and US Opens respectively, before
ending the campaign as the world number one for a fifth time.

[Notes:05:00 player in white]

In November, Nadal was peerless as he helped Spain lift the Davis Cup for a sixth time - winning all eight of his matches,
which brings us to this week's question.

[Notes:05:10 Effiel Tower]

What we want to know is, who is the only player to beat Rafael Nadal in a Davis Cup singles game?

[Notes:05:19 hugging trophy]

We'll bring you the answer later in the show.

Feature 2 / Sting
Multisports – Sport in Rwanda - RWA

[Notes:05:36 rain on ground]

April this year marked 25 years since the events of the Genocide against the Tutsi's in Rwanda began, when the country
experienced the most harrowing period in its history.

[Notes:05:52 SOT: ERIC MURANGWA (English)]

WHAT REALLY HAPPENED IN 1994, ONCE THE GENOCIDE STARTED ON APRIL 7TH, THE WHOLE COUNTRY
WENT MAD. PEOPLE STARTED KILLING THEIR FRIENDS, THEIR NEIGHBOURS.

[Notes:06:12 SOT: DOMINIQUE BIZIMANA (English)]

COUSINS, AUNTIES, UNCLES, WE LOST SO MANY PEOPLE HERE IN RWANDA.

[Notes:06:22 after SOT]

Almost a million people were killed during the Genocide, but over the years since, sport has played a huge part in
reconciling the two sides. For many Rwandans it has helped with healing and rebuilding their once troubled nation.

[Notes:06:40 SOT: ERIC MURANGWA (English)]

I WANTED TO USE MY EXPERIENCE OF SURVIVING THE GENOCIDE IN A WAY THAT WOULD HELP YOUNG
PEOPLE UNDERSTAND WHY SPORT IS MORE THAN JUST WHAT WE NORMALLY SEE IT FOR, WHICH IS FUN
AND LEISURE. BECAUSE IN THAT MOMENT OF NEED, THE POWER OF SPORT BASICALLY SAVED MY LIFE.

[Notes:07:06 after SOT]

Eric Murangwa is a Genocide survivor and a former national football player. In 2010, he set up the Ishami Foundation with
the aim of engaging with the young people of his homeland. Through football, Eric and his team of coaches encourage
unity and promote a message of tolerance and lasting peace.
[Notes:07:28 SOT: ERIC MURANGWA (English)]
GENOCIDE IS A VERY COMPLEX TOPIC TO TALK ABOUT. IF YOU'RE GOING TO HELP YOUNG PEOPLE, 12 OR
13 YEARS OLD, TO REALLY UNDERSTAND, BECAUSE IT'S VERY IMPORTANT FOR THEM TO UNDERSTAND IT.
YOU HAVE TO FIND A WAY THAT THEY CAN UNDERSTAND IT WITHOUT THEM BEING TROUBLED.

[Notes:07:55 SOT: ERIC MURANGWA (English)]

WHEN WE DO IT ON A FOOTBALL FIELD, IT TENDS TO MAKE MORE OF AN IMPACT.

[Notes:08:01 after SOT]

For many Rwandans, the scars are still very real but Football has provided them with a lifeline, one full of hope.

[Notes:08:10 c/u feet]

Jamali Mwizseneza lost his whole family during the Genocide.

[Notes:08:16 yellow shirts]

These days he's the assistant coach of national champions, Rayon Sports FC, having spent his entire playing career with
the Kigali club.

[Notes:08:27 SOT: JAMALI MWISENEZA (Kinyarwanda)]

FOOTBALL HELPED ME FORGET THE TOUGH TIMES THAT I WENT THROUGH. AND I WOULD FIND MYSELF
BEING HAPPY WITH OTHERS. YOU SEE WHEN YOU SCORE A GOAL, THE PLAYERS HUG YOU AND YOU NO
LONGER FEEL LONELY. THE FANS ARE CLOSE TO YOU TOO. ALL THAT HELPED ME FORGET THE THINGS
THAT I WENT THROUGH. I FOUND FOOTBALL TO BE A GOOD THING. IT LOWERS STRESS LEVELS AND MAKES
YOU FEEL GOOD IN YOURSELF.

[Notes:08:56 mid shot of cyclist]

Adrien Niyonshuti was another who lost all the members of his immediate family. However, the gift of a bicycle from his
uncle helped nuture a love for the sport that has seen him become his country's number one cyclist.

[Notes:09:11 SOT: ADRIEN NIYONSHUTI (ENGLISH)]

MY UNCLE, WHO WAS THE BEST AT CYCLING BEFORE THE GENOCIDE, WHEN I WENT TO VISIT HIM HE
ALWAYS WANT ME, HE ALWAYS PUSH ME TO BE A CYCLIST. AND I REMEMBER WHAT HE ALWAYS TOLD ME
BECAUSE HE HAD SEVEN CHILDREN AND THEY DIED DURING THE GENOCIDE AND HIS WIFE, AND HE ALWAYS
TOLD ME ''NOW I STOPPED CYCLING I WISH MY SON WAS STILL ALIVE AND HE COULD BE CYCLING…"

[Notes:09:39 after SOT]

A former member of the Rwandan national team, the 32-year-old has competed at World Tour level and represented his
country at the 2012 London Olympics.

[Notes:09:50 cycling]
These days, he runs his own cycling academy, inspiring the next generation of Rwandan cyclists.

[Notes:09:59 after flag]

Following the Genocide, many Rwandan refugees returned home from neighbouring countries, some of whom brought
with them the sport of Cricket.

[Notes:10:10 girl bowls]

Twenty-five-years ago, the sport barely existed in the East African nation. Today, it's the country's fastest growing sport.

[Notes:10:24 bowling]
Eddie B Mugurura is President of the Rwanda Cricket Association.

[Notes:10:29 SOT: EDDIE B MUGARURA (English)]

IT'S QUITE REMARKABLE IN THE SPACE OF ABOUT 10 YEARS TO HAVE THE GAME GROW SO FAST AND JUST
LAST YEAR WE MANAGED TO BRING ON MORE THAN 3,000 NEW PLAYERS INTO THE GAME IN JUST 2018.

[Notes:10:44 after SOT]

Cricket is now played in schools and communities across fourteen different districts in Rwanda. Mary Maina, a former
captain of the women's national side, is a big ambassador for the sport here.

[Notes:10:57 SOT: MARY MAINA (English)]

IT'S KIND OF A FAMILY. IT'S NOT JUST A SPORT, IT'S MORE LIKE A LIFESTYLE WHERE PEOPLE ARE ONE BIG
FAMILY. MASSIVE CRICKET FAMLY.

[Notes:11:08 after SOT]

Dominique Bizimana and Jean Rukondo were on opposite sides during the conflict in Rwanda.

[Notes:11:14 man in orange]

Both men lost their legs fighting in the 1990's, but they managed to put their pasts aside - joining the national sitting
volleyball team and representing Rwanda at the 2012 Paralympics.

[Notes:11:28 SOT: DOMINIQUE BIZIMANA (English)]

IT'S ALSO ALWAYS A JOKE BECAUSE YOU KNOW SOMETIMES WHEN WE ARE TOGETHER AFTER A GAME, YOU
KNOW WE ARE TALKING TO EACH OTHER, WE ARE JOKING. SO, I ALWAYS IMAGINE THAT HE WAS THE ONE
WHO SHOT ME. AND ALSO VICE VERSA. THIS SHOWS THAT THROUGH SPORTS, YOU CAN TALK ABOUT
EVERYTHING, EVEN THINGS THAT SOME PEOPLE DON'T TALK ABOUT. THAT'S WHY SPORTS REALLY HAS A
POWER.

[Notes:11:55 SOT: JEAN RUKONDO (English)]

EVERYWHERE I TEACH SOMEONE TO BE RWANDAN, TO BE UNITED, TO NOT LOOK AT THE PAST, BUT TO
LOOK AT THE FUTURE. WE HAVE TO BUILD OUR COUNTRY. WE HAVE A MISSION TO CHANGE. WE HAVE A
MISSION TO TEACH EVERYWHERE THAT OUR COUNTRY WILL BE BUILT BY ITS PEOPLE.

[Notes:12:20 UPSOT (English)]

RWANDA, RWANDA, RWANDA!

Feature 3 / Sting
Athletics – 2019 Headlines & Semenya - VAR

[Notes:12:36 man sunbathing]

The world of Athletics had plenty of headline makers in 2019 with the World Championships in the Qatari capital, Doha
providing a plethora of them.

[Notes:12:48 man stretching legs]

Hometown hero, Mutaz Essa Barshim returned from a 12 month injury lay off to claim a surprise gold in front of his home
fans, becoming the first male athlete to successfully defend the world High Jump title.

[Notes:13:10 man running on track]

In the Triple Jump, America's Christian Taylor continued his dominant form as he secured his fourth world title.

[Notes:13:19 man jumping]

The 29-year-old's leap of 17.92 metres helped extend his record of having won gold in all major championships stretching
back to 2015.

[Notes:13:33 pan on billboard]

One athlete who won her first major title since 2015, was Jamaica's Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce. The 33-year-old returned to
the world stage for the first time since giving birth to her son in 2017, and completed the golden double in the 100m and
4x100m relay for the fourth time in her career.

[Notes:13:56 woman getting into blocks]

Beaten into second in the 100m, Dina Asher-Smith went one better in the 200, becoming the first British woman to win a
global title over the distance.

[Notes:14:10 after music uplift]

The 23-year-old's time of 21.88 seconds was also a new national record.

[Notes:14:18 SOT: DINA ASHER-SMITH (English)]

WHEN I CROSSED THE LINE I WAS JUST, I DIDN'T … I DON'T THINK IT SUNK IN YET. I WAS JUST REALLY HAPPY
THAT I WON. BUT THEN IT'S SLOWLY COMING TO ME THAT I'M ACTUALLY A WORLD CHAMPION WHICH MEANS
SO MUCH. I JUST NEVER THOUGHT THAT IT WOULD BE ME IF I'M BEING HONEST.

[Notes:14:36 man stood on box]

Arguably one of the breakout stars of 2019 was Karsten Warholm. The Norwegian won world 400m hurdles gold, the
Diamond League title and ran the second fastest time in history.

[Notes:14:50 man on treadmill]

The 23-year-old also claimed victory over the 400 flat at the European Indoors in March.

[Notes:15:03 woman stretching]

Warholm's form was only bettered by 29-year-old Dalilah Muhammad in the women's event. The American twice broke
the 16-year-old world record, to become only the second woman to hold the record, as well as the Olympic and World
titles at the same time.
I[Notes:15:20 SOT: DALILAH MUHAMMAD (English)]
T'S BEEN A REALLY, REALLY GOOD YEAR. I DEFINITELY STEPPED OUTSIDE MY COMFORT ZONE THIS YEAR
AND JUST TRAINED REALLY HARD. I KIND OF WENT BACK TO MY DISTANCE ROUTES AND ADDED SOME 800-
TYPE TRAINING INTO MY 400 METRE HURDLE WORKOUTS. IT'S BEEN A REALLY GOOD YEAR. I THINK ME AND
MY COACH WORKED REALLY WELL TOGETHER THIS YEAR. I HAVE MY GREAT TRAINING PARTNERS TO PUSH
ME AND SO I THINK IT WAS QUITE A FABULOUS YEAR. I GOT TO DO THINGS THAT I WOULDN'T NORMALLY DO
LIKE RUN THE 400 SO IT'S BEEN A GOOD ONE.

[Notes:15:48 after SOT]

Another world record from 2003 fell this year as Kenya's Brigid Kosgei won the Chicago Marathon in a time of 2 hours, 14
minutes and 4 seconds, breaking Paula Radcliffe's record by well over a minute.

[Notes:16:04 men chasing a laser]

That same weekend, on a purposely designed Marathon course in Vienna, Eliud Kipchoge made history. Utilising 41
pacemakers, laser guidance and a pair of specially crafted shoes, the Kenyan became the first person to break the fabled
two-hour barrier.

[Notes:16:20 SOT: ELIUD KIPCHOGE (English)]

I AM REALLY FEELING HAPPY AND I CAN SAY THAT I AM A REALLY HAPPY MAN. AND IT CANNOT GO BEYOND
HAPPINESS BECAUSE I HAVE DONE IT. I MISSED IT BY 26 SECONDS IN MONZA TWO YEARS AGO, AND I WAS
GIVEN AGAIN ANOTHER CHANCE BY A POSITIVE PERSON WHO LOVES THE SPORT TO COME AND TRY TO
SHOW THE WORLD THAT EVERYTHING IS POSSIBLE. SO I AM HAPPY.

Feature 4 / Sting
Boxing – Boxing Headlines in 2019 - VAR

[Notes:16:54 c/u face]

In the Boxing world, 2019 was another year filled with drama.

[Notes:16:58 pink balls]

One of the best pound-for-pound fighters in the world, Ukraine's Vasyl Lomachenko continued his march to greatness as
he made it two wins from two, adding the WBC belt to his WBA and WBO Lightweight titles.

[Notes:17:14 smiling face]

The Philippines, Manny Pacquaio, showed why he is a sure-fire hall of famer as he handed Keith Thurman his first loss to
claim the WBA Welterweight world title. The split-decision victory meant the 40-year-old Filipino became not only the first
Welterweight to win the title four times, but also the oldest boxer to win a welterweight world title.

[Notes:17:37 man in white]

In the middleweight division, Kazakhstan's Gennedy Golovkin bounced back from his disappointing 2018 loss to Canelo
Alvarez to claim the IBF and IBO titles, as he continues to seek a re-match with the only man to defeat him.

[Notes:17:57 person in black]

Ireland's Katie Taylor showed why she's one of the best in women's boxing as she claimed the WBC Lightweight title
against Belgium's Delfine Persoon. It completed a perfect quartet of titles in the division for 'the Bray Bomber', who
celebrated by moving up in weight to claim the WBO junior welterweight title in November.

[Notes:18:21 climbing stairs]

The biggest women's fight of the year though belonged to America's Claressa Shields.

[Notes:18:28 blue head gear]

The 24-year-old former Olympian became the undisputed middleweight champion when she defeated Germany's
Christina Hammer to unify the WBC, WBA, WBO and IBF titles.

[Notes:18:48 man in black]

But it was the Heavyweight division that once provided the spectacular.

[Notes:18:56 2 men standing]

WBC champion, Deontay Wilder, again showcased his explosive knockout power and bravado as he stopped American,
Dominic Breeleze and Cuba's Luis Ortiz in his two defences this year...

[Notes:19:10 SOT: DEONTAY WILDER (English)]

THERE'S NO MAN THAT'S GOING TO GET IN THE RING AND GOING TO BE ABLE TO DEFEAT DEONTAY WILDER.
I BRING THE EXCITEMENT IN THE HEAVYWEIGHT DIVISION. I HOLD ALL THE KEYS IN THE HEAVYWEIGHT
DIVISION. I AM THE MAN IN THE HEAVYWEIGHT DIVISION. AND I SAY THIS WITH ALL DUE RESPECT, I SAY THIS
VERY PROUDLY, I SAY THIS WITH VERY MUCHSO CONFIDENCE - THAT I AM THE MAN, I'M THE PUZZLE
PIECES, I HOLD ALL THE KEYS HERE. I BRING THE EXCITEMENT. AIN'T NO OTHER FIGHTER DOING WHAT I'M
DOING, KNOCKING GUYS OUT.

[Notes:19:40 after wave/smile]

Whilst Wilder proclaimed himself king of the division, it was the two-bouts between Anthony Joshua and Andy Ruiz Jr that
stole the headlines.

[Notes:19:49 still]
An 11-1 underdog having only taken the fight four weeks prior, Ruiz's stoppage of Joshua to claim the WBA, WBO and
IBF titles was the sport's biggest upset since James 'Buster' Douglas beat Mike Tyson in 1990.

[Notes:20:04 punching pads]

The first Mexican Heritage Heavyweight champion of the world, the re-match unfortunately was a different story for Ruiz.

[Notes:20:12 still]
Joshua dominated the fight in Saudi Arabia to regain the titles via unanimous decision.

[Notes:20:20 man in grey]

The victory meant the Briton became only the fourth fighter after Floyd Patterson, Muhammed Ali and Lennox Lewis to re-
claim the Heavyweight title in an immediate re-match.

[Notes:20:31 SOT: ANTHONY JOSHUA (English)]

I KNOW MAYBE I COULD HAVE DONE MORE AT TIMES. BUT SOMETIMES SIMPLICITY IS GENIUS. AND THAT
WAS THE MOTTO, JUST KEEP IT SIMPLE COS IT'S GOING TO LEAD TO A GENIUS PERFORMANCE. SO I WAS
OUTCLASSING THE CURRENT CHAMPION. AND JUST KIND OF PROVING TO MYSELF THAT EVERY TIME I STEP
INTO THE RING SOMETIMES I MAY TAKE A LOSS, BUT IF I PREPARE MYSELF WELL I DON'T THINK ANYONE IS
GOING TO BEAT ME.

Top 5 / Sting
Top 5 – Boxing KO Percentage - VAR

[Notes:21:13 sting]
And Boxing is the subject of our Top 5 - the best knockout percentages in Heavyweight history.

[Notes:21:24 2nd shot]

With a knockout percentage of 76 is former two-time world champion, Mike Tyson. Renown for his ferocity in the ring,
"Iron Mike" won 50 of his 58 bouts with 44 of those coming by way of knockout.

[Notes:21:44 3 men posing]

The oldest Heavyweight world champion of all-time, George Foreman's impressive 84 precent knock-out success saw him
defeat the likes of Joe Frazier, Ken Norton and Michael Moorer - who he beat for the IBF title in 1994.

[Notes:22:05 c/u]
Known as "Doctor Ironfist", Vitali Klitschko racked up a knock-out rate of 87 per cent over the course of his 45 wins,
becoming a two-time WBC world champion and the first Ukrainian to lift a Heavyweight title.

[Notes:22:25 b+w footage]

With a 88 per cent knock out success is "the Brockton Blockbuster", Rocky Marciano. The only Heavyweight champion to
retire undefeated, the American won 43 of his 49 fights by knock out with notable stoppages against Archie Moore,
Ezzard Charles and Joe Louis.

[Notes:22:46 man in gold jacket]

And at number one with the best knock out rate in Heavyweight history is Deontay Wilder. The reigning WBC world
champion, the 34-year-old American has a 95 per cent knock out success having stopped 41 opponents in 42 bouts. A
feat that will take something special to beat.

[Notes:23:08 NAT SOT (English)]

BOMB SQUAD!

Feature 5 / Sting
Golf – Golf Headlines in 2019 - VAR

[Notes:23:17 catching ball]

The last 12 months in golf has seen a number of different names take centre stage, but one man continues to write his
own scripts.
[Notes:23:28 man in grey]
Brooks Koepka will end the year on top of the rankings. In May, he won the PGA Championship at Bethpage Black to
become the first man to successfully defend two of golf major titles in back-to-back years.

[Notes:23:48 white cap]

In the women's game, South Korea's Jin Young Ko was the player to beat, she scooped two of the years majors en route
to topping the world rankings.

[Notes:24:00 Gleneagles sign]

In September, the Solheim Cup headed to Gleneagles in Scotland where Catriona Matthew captained Europe to a single
point victory over America.

[Notes:24:12 w/s grandstand]

The Open Championship returned to Northern Ireland for the first time in 68 years. Home fans hopes were pinned on
Portrush local Rory McIlroy but he failed to make the cut. However, the crowds did have reason to celebrate as Irishman
Shane Lowry claimed his maiden major title.

[Notes:24:31 SOT : SHANE LOWRY (English)]

I DON'T THINK IT'S FULLY SUNK IN YET, IT MIGHT NOT FOR QUITE SOME TIME. I'M TRYING TO ENJOY IT AS
MUCH AS I CAN, TO GET A CHANCE TO WIN THE OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP IS ONE THING BUT TO DO IT IN
IRELAND AS WELL, I COULDN'T HAVE WROTE IT ANY BETTER.

[Notes:24:53 c/u face]

2019 saw Phil Mickelson's record breaking 1353 week run in the world top 50 come to an end, just as his long time rival
returned to the top of the game.

[Notes:25:10 w/s flag & player]

Eleven years after his last major title, Tiger Woods won the Masters to take his tally to 15, just three behind Jack Nicklaus'
record.

[Notes:25:21 w/s flag & player]

After numerous surgeries and issues in his personal life, the 43-year-old's triumph at Augusta was the defining moment of
the year in golf.

[Notes:25:31 SOT: LUKE DONALD (English)]

WHAT AN AMAZING STORY, WHAT A COMEBACK FROM EVERYTHING HE'S BEEN THROUGH, TO THE INJURIES,
TO THE SCANDALS TO EVERYTHING, TO COMEBACK AND PICK UP A 15TH MAJOR IS MIGHTLY IMPRESSIVE,
IT'S JUST LIKE THE TIGER OF OLD.

[Notes:25:48 SOT: GRAEME MCDOWELL (English)]

I WATCHED PRETTY MUCH EVERY SHOT OF THE LAST ROND OF THE MASTERS, I DON'T TYPICALLY WATCH A
LOT OF GOLF WHEN I'M NOT PLAYING BUT WHEN TIGER IS IN CONTENTION IT IS VERY SPECIAL FOR THE
GAME, I THINK IT HELPS EVERYONE, SPONSORS AND FANS, I THINK EVERYONE GOT THAT LITTLE BOOST OF
ENERGY FROM HIM WINNING AND IT WAS REALLY SPECIAL AND I THINK WE'RE ALL VERY INTRIGUED TO SEE
IF HE KICKS ON FROM HERE AND CONTINUES TO BE THAT COMPETITIVE BUT IT WAS AMAZING TO SEE HIM
BACK WINNING AGAIN.

[Notes:26:19 SOT: KEITH MITCHELL (English)]

IT'S REALLY IMPRESIVE THAT HE IS ABLE TO DO WHAT HE'S DONE WITH ALL THE INJURIES HE'S HAD,
PEOPLE HAVE ALWAYS SAID, WILL TIGER BE BACK? I DON'T THINK THERE WAS EVER A QUESTION IN HIS
ABILITIES AND HIS ABILITY TO WIN TOURNAMENTS, IT'S MORE IF HE WAS HEALTHY AND HE LOOKS LIKE HE'S
TO THE POINT WHEN HE'S HEALTHY AGAIN AND IF TIGER'S HEALTHY HE'S DEFINITELY, IF NOT THE BEST
PLAYER IN THE WORLD THE BEST OF ALL TIME.

[Notes:26:43 player in pink shirt]

Woods moved one step closer to proving that argument in October when he won the Zozo Championship, drawing him
level with Sam Snead's record of 82 PGA Tour titles. A feat that even his closest rivals know they won't match.

[Notes:26:59 SOT: RORY MCILROY (English)]

I'LL NEVER GET THERE, I'M A REALIST AND I KNOW THAT 82 PGA TOUR WINS IS SOMETHING THAT IN THIS
DAY AND AGE IS SOMETHING THAT IS NOT GOING TO BE SURPASSED, WHATEVER TIGER ENDS UP WINNING,
WHETHER IT'S 90 OR 100, EVEN YOU LOOK AT HOW FAST HIS CAREER PROGRESSION WAS, AT 30 YEARS OLD
HE HAD WON 50 PGA TOUR EVENTS, I FEEL LIKE I'VE HAD A DECENT PGA TOUR CAREER AND I'VE WON 17.

[Notes:27:25 man walking]

22 years after his first major title, Tiger Woods is still setting the bar in the world of golf.
[Notes:27:33 SOT: RORY MCILROY (English)]
SEEING WHAT TIGER DOES, IF IT DOESN'T MOTIVATE YOU THEN THERE'S SOMETHING WRONG.

Feature 6 / Sting
Bizarre – Unusual Sports of 2019 - VAR

[Notes:27:48 rowing machines]

Whilst most of the back pages in 2019 were focusing on the big sport stories of the year, here on Trans World Sport we
made sure the spotlight was also shone on the more unusual and lesser known sports and events.

[Notes:28:02 Montenegro on shirt]

In May, we travelled to Montenegro for the Games of the Small States of Europe. It's a mini Olympics for the countries in
Europe with fewer than one million people. Luxembourg topped the medals table, whilst San Marino celebrated their only
gold of the Games in the relay.

[Notes:28:22 man in kilt]

We visited the Scottish Highlands in August to attend the Cowal Highland Games. Along with the World Highland Dancing
Championships, the traditional tossing of the caber and shot-putting of the Cowal stone were highlights of the event.

[Notes:28:38 SOT: ALAN PETTIGREW (English)]

THE RULES HAVE CHANGED A WEE TOUCH OVER THE YEARS JUST A FEW TWEAKS HERE AND THERE BUT IT
IS THE SAME. YOU MUST WEAR A KILT, YOU MUST HAVE HOES ON WHICH IS YOUR SOCKS, THE WAY IT WAS
HUNDRED OF YEARS AGO AND IT IS THE SAME EVENT.

[Notes:28:51 people walking]

September took us to Budapest for the inaugural World Urban Games. The event showcased some of the extreme sports
that will be making their Olympic debuts over the next two Games, including 3 x 3 Basketball, BMX Freestyle and
Breaking - which will be added to list of Olympic sports at the 2024 Paris Games.

[Notes:29:16 girl kicking football]

Whilst at the World Urban Games, we discovered the sport of Teqball. A thrilling combination of Football and Table
Tennis, the sport has developed a cult following on Instagram.

[Notes:29:29 SOT: MARIUS VIZER JR (English)]

ANYTIME, ANYWHERE, YOU DON'T NEED A BIG SURFACE. YOU JUST NEED A TABLE AND TWO OR FOUR
PLAYERS AND BASICALLY YOU CAN START FROM THE AGE OF 8 WHICH IS WHAT WE RECOMMEND YOU PLAY
TEQBALL, UNTIL YOU CAN'T PRACTICE SPORT.

[Notes:29:44 man in orange]

Teqball is played on a curved table with a size five football and the ball must touch a different body part every time.

[Notes:29:56 "English Open" sign]

From Teqball to Pickleball, a sport that's taking the world by storm and combines Badminton, Tennis and Table Tennis.

[Notes:30:04 action]
Utilising special paddles, a slightly modified tennis net, a badminton court and a plastic wiffle ball, Pickleball has seen a
650 per cent increase in players over the last six years, attracting participants both young and old.

[Notes:30:19 SOT: CHRIS MITCHELL (English)]

THE THING IS I PLAYED FOOTBALL AND YOU GET TO 60 AND YOU'RE CHASING 20 YEAR OLDS AROUND A
FOOTBALL PITCH IT'S IMPOSSIBLE. BUT THIS GAME, IT'S THE ONE GAME THAT YOU CAN TAKE ON TWENTY
YEAR OLDS AND BEAT THEM BECAUSE IT'S A BADMINTON SIZED COURT AND IT REALLY ATTRACTS OLDER
PLAYERS BECAUSE A LOT OF TENNIS PLAYERS THAT CAN'T COVER A TENNIS COURT ARE NOW PLAYING
PICKLEBALL.

[Notes:30:43 player in blue]

With the first ever World Championships taking place at the end of 2019, expect to hear more of Pickleball.

[Notes:30:53 c/u face]

Our visit to Rwanda introduced us to the traditional board game of Igisoro. The rules for the two player game are intricate,
but in essence the winner is the person who manages to capture all his opponent's seeds.

[Notes:31:08 SOT: CHRISTOPHE SIBOMANA (Kinyarwanda)]

EACH BOARD HAS 64 SEEDS AND THESE AREN'T HEAVY SEEDS. THERE ARE 32 PITS CONTAINING 4 SEEDS IN
EACH. TO START A GAME, THERE ARE TWO MOVES WHICH REQUIRE FOCUS. "GUC'UMUVUNO" IS THE NAME
FOR THE OPENING MOVE AND "KWIVUNURA" IS THE NAME FOR THE SECOND MOVE WHEN STONES CAN BE
CAPTURED. AS SOON AS YOUR OPPONENT HAS MADE THEIR SECOND MOVE, THAT'S WHEN YOU CAN START
TO CAPTURE THE SEEDS. IT'S ALL ABOUT STRATEGIC PLANNING AND POSITIONING OF YOUR SEEDS IN
THOSE FIRST TWO MOVES. THE CHALLENGE IS FINDING A WAY OUT OF THE TRAPS SET BY YOUR
OPPONENT.

[Notes:31:49 rain]
Deeply entrenched in local culture, Igisoro is so popular in the Rwandan capital Kigali, even the rain won't stop players
coming out in large numbers to compete.

[Notes:32:04 feet]
Over in Portugal, we learnt about the historic martial art of "Jogo do Pau", meaning "Game of the Stick".

[Notes:32:11 after hit]

Despite its deep roots in the country, the popularity of Jogo do Pau has reduced significantly over the last few decades.

[Notes:32:20 legs]
Today, Nuno Russo is one of the martial art's only surviving Masters. Now aged 65, he was introduced to the game as a
14-year-old.

[Notes:32:29 SOT: NUNO RUSSO (Portuguese)]

MOST OF ALL, YOU NEED A GREAT ABILITY TO FOCUS, SINCE THE ATTACKS ARE ON THE BODY. THAT'S
MORE OF A PSYCHOLOGICAL REQUIREMENT THAN A PHYSICAL ONE, BUT IT'S THE MAIN SKILL THAT THIS
FIGHT DEMANDS. PHYSICALLY, IT DEMANDS GREAT MUSCLE RESISTANCE, SPEED AND A GOOD EYE IN
ORDER TO PRE-EMPT AN OPPONENTS SPEED. THOSE ARE THE MAIN QUALITIES NEEDED FROM A JOGO DO
PAU PLAYER.

[Notes:33:05 after SOT]

And finally, it wouldn't be a year on Trans World Sport without the iconic Bog Snorkelling World Championships from the
Welsh town of Llanwrtyd Wells.

[Notes:33:18 UPSOT (English)]

DARK, MURKY, BOGGY, YOU'LL BUMP INTO STUFF AS YOU GO. YOU'RE NOT ENTIRELY SURE WHAT IT IS
YOUR BUMPING INTO. APPARENTLY THINGS LIVE IN THERE. APPARENTLY THERE ARE EELS, SO I'M TOLD.

[Notes:33:30 UPSOT (English)]

I DON'T LIKE WATER AND I'VE NEVER WORN A SNORKEL BEFORE .

[Notes:33:33 UPSOT (English)]

I COULDN'T BREATHE IN THE SNORKELS SO I JUST TOOK IT OFF.

[Notes:33:35 UPSOT (English)]

TO BEAT THE BOG YOU'VE GOT TO BE THE BOG.

[Notes:33:39 woman swimming]

One hundred and seventy-six competitors from around the world signed up to swim two lengths of the 55-metre bog,
wearing flippers, snorkels and any costume of their choice.

[Notes:33:50 yellow hat]

Defending champion, Neil Rutter took top honours once again to retain the world title. Undoubtedly he'll be back for more
next year.

Feature 7 / Sting
Multisports – Headlines of 2019 - VAR

[Notes:34:09 trophy lift]

At the start of November, South Africa lifted Rugby's Webb Ellis Cup for a third time defeating England in the final at the
Yokohama stadium in Japan.

[Notes:34:19 people on top bus]

It was a remarkable turnaround for the Springboks who two years previously had suffered their worst ever defeat. But
thanks to the influence of their coach, Rassie Erasmus and captain, Siya Kolisi, the Boks made history - bringing joy to the
millions of their fans suffering in a country mired in high unemployment and political corruption.

[Notes:34:39 SOT: SIYA KOLISI (English)]

IT GAVE US ANOTHER REASON ENOUGH TO FIGHT EVEN HARDER BECAUSE WE KNEW WHAT WAS GOING ON
BACK AT HOME. I THINK COACH REMINDED US THAT WE HAVE THE PRIVILEGE OF DOING WHAT WE'RE DOING
AND THAT CAN GIVE A LITTLE BIT OF HOPE TO THE PEOPLE. IT DID DRIVE US SEEING ALL THE VIDEOS IN
MALLS AND TAVERNS AND EVERY SINGLE PERSON STREET CELEBRATING. SO WE KNEW IT WAS MUCH
MORE THAN JUST FOR OUR PERSONAL GAINS. IT WAS FOR THE COUNTRY.

[Notes:35:11 pull out]

Following a nail biting finale against New Zealand, July saw England claim the Cricket World Cup for the first time at the
game's spiritual home, Lords.

[Notes:35:21 cameramen]
Heroics from batsman, Ben Stokes and pace bowler, Jofra Archer, saw the English secure the win on the boundary
countback rule, after the two sides were level following a super-over.

[Notes:35:33 SOT: JOE ROOT (English)]

FOR A LONG PERIOD, IT WAS QUITE NERVY. THERE WAS ALWAYS THAT BELIEF THAT THE GUYS WERE GOOD
ENOUGH TO GO AND DO WHAT THEY DID AND TAKE IT AS DEEP AS THEY COULD. FOR BEN, IN PARTICULAR
TO BE ABLE TO PERFORM LIKE THAT AFTER EVERYTHING HE'S BEEN THROUGH OVER THE LAST COUPLE OF
YEARS. FOR HIM TO DELIVER LIKE THAT…I AM SO PLEASED AND PROUD FOR HIM. IT WAS A PHENOMENAL
EFFORT. A PHENOMENAL ACHIEVEMENT FROM THE WHOLE GROUP AS WELL AND JUST SO PROUD OF
EVERYONE THAT'S INVOLVED IN IT.

[Notes:35:04 SOT: JOFRA ARCHER (English)]

IT'S PROBABLY BEEN THE BEST TWO MONTHS OF MY LIFE SO FAR. HOPEFULLY MANY MORE TO COME.

[Notes:36:12 "This is Netball" sign]

England was also the setting for the Netball World Cup.

[Notes:36:16 fans with flags]

With the likes of Malawi and Zimbabwe bringing a dash of colour and flair to proceedings, the competition was an
unprecedented success, one that culminated in New Zealand lifting the title for a fifth time.

[Notes:36:28 SOT: SERENA GUTHRIE (English)]

WE COULDN'T BE MORE GRATEFUL AND IT'S NOT JUST ABOUT US IT'S ABOUT THE GAME IN GENERAL AND I
THINK IN TERMS OF THIS WORLD CUP, THE ATHLETES WE'VE SEEN, THE TEAMS, HOW THEY PREPARE
THEMSELVES, THE FLAIR AND THE FLAVOUR OUT THERE AND ALL THESE DIFFERENT CULTURES COMING
TOGETHER HAS JUST BEEN INCREDIBLE. SO IT'S A GREAT ADVERT FOR THE GAME AND I JUST HOPE IT
CONTINUES.

[Notes:36:47 man in red]

In Basketball, Spain celebrated winning their second FIBA World Cup title, 13 years after their first.

[Notes:36:56 crowd]
American Football saw the New England Patriots celebrate lifting the Vince Lombardi trophy for a sixth time following their
triumph over the LA Rams in Superbowl LIII (53).

[Notes:37:09 walk onto stage]

While in Colombia, 22-year-old Egan Bernal celebrated becoming the youngest rider in 110 years to win Cycling's Tour de
France and the first Latin American rider to do so.

[Notes:37:19 SOT: EGAN BERNAL (Spanish)]

A FEW YEARS AGO IF SOMEONE HAD TOLD ME I WOULD WIN THE TOUR DE FRANCE, I WOULDN'T HAVE
BELIEVED THEM - BUT IT SHOWS WHAT CAN BE ACHIEVED IF YOU BELIEVE IN YOURSELF. I WAS JUST A KID
WHO DREAMED OF RIDING HIS BICYCLE WITH HIS FRIENDS - BUT OVER TIME IT BECAME MY JOB. ALL OF
THIS IS SIMPLY DOWN TO THE FACT I LOVE RIDING.

[Notes:37:44 surfer]
And finally, in Surfing, Carissa Moore claimed her fourth world title to become the most successful Hawaiian surfer of all-
time surpassing Andy Irons record of three.

[Notes:37:55 surfer disappears]

The 27-year-old Honolulu native's title success also punched her ticket to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics where Surfing will
make its Games debut.

Q&A / Sting
Tennis – Jiri Novak - VAR

[Notes:38:11 sting]
Now for the answer to our final sporting question of 2019.
[Notes:38:19 tilt up]
Earlier in the show, we asked who was the only player to beat Rafael Nadal in a Davis Cup singles game? The answer is
Jiri Novak.

[Notes:38:29 serving]
The Czech star defeated Nadal in the opening singles game of their 2004 World Group quarter-final.

[Notes:38:40 still]
Despite that result though, Nadal would claim his first Davis Cup title with Spain that year and has been on a run of 29
consecutive victories in singles matches ever since.

[Notes:38:51 c/u face]

Novak's career never matched the same heights as Nadal's. The first player to face Roger Federer in the main draw at
Wimbledon, the Czech did win seven Tour titles and reach a career high ranking of fifth, but that victory in 2004 remained
his only win over Nadal.

Feature 8 / Sting
Motors – 2019 Headlines & Marc Marquez - VAR

[Notes:39:17 w/s stage]

And finally, 2019 was another stellar year in the world of Motorsports.

[Notes:39:21 still]
In Formula One, Lewis Hamilton continued his dominance as the Englishman claimed his sixth F1 world title, leaving him
one behind Michael Schumacher's record of seven. Such has been the 34-year-old's style and grace, Hamilton has drawn
comparisons with the late Aryton Senna.

[Notes:39:39 SOT: LEWIS HAMILTON (English)]

I WAS ALWAYS DRIVEN AND INSPIRED BY AYRTON. AND I ALWAYS WANTED TO DO SOMETHING SIMILAR TO
HIM. AND THEN, OBVIOUSLY, WHEN I GOT 3 WORLD TITLES - WHICH WAS ALREADY SUCH A DREAM. IN MY
MIND, I WAS LIKE MAYBE I CAN TAKE THIS FOR AYRTON AND SEE HOW FAR WE CAN GO. AND NOW, WE ARE
AT NUMBER SIX. OBVIOUSLY, I AM NOT GOING TO STOP ANYTIME SOON.

[Notes:39:59 still]
In the World Rally Championship, Ott Tänak ended 16 years of French dominance as he became the first Estonian to lift
the WRC title.

[Notes:40:11 fire truck]

While in MotoGP, Spain's Marc Marquez re-wrote the record books. The 26-year-old won 12 races, breaking the single-
season points and podium records with 420 points and securing 18 podium finishes from 19 races en-route to his sixth
premier class title.

[Notes:40:40 motorbike]
The Spaniard's 6th title leave them two behind Giacomo Agostini's all-time record of eight. But it was evident even back in
2014, when Marquez had just claimed back-to-back world titles in his first two MotoGP seasons, that he was destined for
greatness.

[Notes:40:59 SOT: MARC MARQUEZ (Spanish)]

OVER THE LAST TWO YEARS I'VE GROWN BOTH PROFESSIONALLY AND PERSONALLY. ON A PROFESSIONAL
LEVEL, I HAVE MORE EXPERIENCE, I HAVE A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF BOTH THE BIKE AND THE TEAM,
AND HONDA AND MYSELF HAVE MORE CONFIDENCE IN EACH OTHER, SO AS A RESULT WE'RE MAKING GOOD
PROGRESS. ON A PERSONAL LEVEL, I'M JUST A YOUNG MAN - 22 THIS YEAR - WHO'S STILL GROWING UP
AND CONSTANTLY LEARNING NEW THINGS. I'M A BIT MORE RELAXED THESE DAYS - LESS IMPULSIVE AND
MORE LIKELY TO THINK THINGS THROUGH. SO I HOPE TO KEEP BUILDING ON THESE EXPERIENCES,
BECAUSE THEY'RE HELPING ME TO IMPROVE IN ALL AREAS OF MY LIFE.

[Notes:41:43 signage]
In 2014, Marquez had invited the international press to Cervera for the official launch of his fan club. Originally set up in
2010, the year he won the 125cc world title, the club started out as an informal gathering of friends who would watch his
races at their favourite bar.

[Notes:42:02 crowd]
Today, thousands of fans from around the world have become members, with locals now converging on Cervera's Masia
Els Comdals to follow Marquez's MotoGP career on the big screen.
[Notes:42:17 SOT: MARC MARQUEZ (Spansh)]
WE DECIDED TO MAKE A START ON THIS NEW PROJECT MID-WAY THROUGH 2014, BECAUSE WE COULD SEE
THAT THE FAN CLUB WAS GROWING FAST. MORE AND MORE PEOPLE WERE JOINING UP AND IT WAS
REALLY GAINING MOMENTUM. SO WE DECIDED TO RE-DESIGN THE LOGO, CREATE A NEW HEADQUARTERS
AND OPEN A SMALL FAN STORE. IT'S IN A GREAT LOCATION SO WE'LL HAVE TO SEE HOW IT GOES. BUT I
HOPE THAT IF MY RACING CAREER CONTINUES TO GO WELL, THEN THE FAN CLUB WILL GO FROM
STRENGTH TO STRENGTH.

[Notes:43:01 after SOT]

There was also a fan store that incorporated a range of Marquez's racing memorabilia, including some of the motorbikes
that have defined his career. He was given his first mini-bike aged four and began racing in Motocross events a year
later. At the age of eight, Marquez took up road racing and was spotted by Emilio Alzamora, the former 125cc world
champion. Alzamora has been his mentor ever since, guiding Marquez through the national racing scene and thence into
125s, Moto2 and MotoGP.

[Notes:43:36 SOT: EMILIO ALZAMORA (Spanish)]

THERE'S NO DOUBT THAT HIS SUCCESS ISN'T JUST DOWN TO EVERYTHING HE DOES ON THE TRACK, BUT
ALSO TO ALL THE WORK HE PUTS IN OFF IT - THE MOTOCROSS TRAINING AND THINGS LIKE THAT. HE'S ALSO
FULLY AWARE THAT THE SUCCESS ISN'T DOWN TO HIM ALONE; THE TENTHS OF A SECOND GAINS THAT ARE
MADE ON THE TRACK ARE THE RESULT OF A GREAT TEAM, A GREAT BIKE, AND ALL THE WORK HE DOES
BEFORE HE ARRIVES AT THE CIRCUIT.

[Notes:44:04 after race start]

Marquez also has an enduring love of Motocross. When the MotoGP season comes to an end, he heads to the hills
around Cervera for some 'back to basics' fun on two wheels.

[Notes:44:20 POV]
However, at the beginning of 2014, the Spaniard broke his leg in a dirt bike accident, prompting some observers to
question this form of training. He answered his critics in emphatic fashion, winning the opening 10 races of the 2014
campaign, before going on to break Mick Doohan's record of 12 victories in a season and claim a second MotoGP world
title.

[Notes:44:44 SOT: MARC MARQUEZ (Spanish)]

YES, THE RECORDS ARE IMPORTANT TO ME, SOME MORE THAN OTHERS THOUGH. I GUESS THE ONE I'M
MOST PROUD OF IS BREAKING FREDDIE SPENCER'S RECORD OF BEING THE YOUNGEST EVER MOTO-GP
WORLD CHAMPION. THAT ONE MEANS A LOT TO ME BECAUSE IT WAS A RECORD THAT SEEMED VIRTUALLY
IMPOSSIBLE TO BEAT. AND IT'S QUITE SOMETHING TO BE ABLE TO COMPARE YOUR OWN ACHIEVEMENTS
AND CAREER WITH SOME OF THE TRUE LEGENDS OF MOTORCYCLING.

[Notes:45:18 after SOT]

Twenty-fourteen proved to be quite a year for the Marquez family, as Marc's younger brother, Alex, won the Moto3 world
title.

[Notes:45:28 shot change]

At the time, the question was whether the two would one day race on the same MotoGP team - something that will
happen when they line up together for Honda in 2020.

[Notes:45:39 SOT: ALEX MARQUEZ (Spanish)]

IT WOULD DEFINITELY BE A DREAM FOR ME. BUT AT THE END OF THE DAY IT'S SOMETHING THAT'S STILL A
LONG WAY OFF. FIRST OF ALL I HAVE AT LEAST TWO YEARS IN MOTO-2. I WANT TO DO WELL THERE, AND IF
I DO, THEN I MAY GET A CHANCE TO RACE IN MOTO-GP. BUT ONLY THE VERY BEST RIDERS GET TO RIDE
FOR THE MOTO-GP FACTORY TEAMS. MY AMBITION IS TO RIDE FOR A TOP FACTORY TEAM IN MOTO-GP, BUT
THAT'S WAY DOWN THE LINE AND I HAVE A LOT OF WORK TO DO TO GET THERE.

[Notes:46:11 SOT: MARC MARQUEZ (Spanish)]

YES, WHY NOT? WHY SHOULDN'T WE COMPETE IN THE SAME CLASS, MAYBE IN THE SAME TEAM, YOU
NEVER KNOW. THAT WOULD BE A REAL DREAM, RACING IN THE SAME CATEGORY AND THE TWO OF US
FIGHTING FOR VICTORY IN THE SAME RACE.

[Notes:46:29 music beat]

Back in 2014 though, his immediate focus was winning a hat-trick of MotoGP titles.

[Notes:46:36 shot change]

His main rival at the time was compatriot, Jorge Lorenzo. The Yamaha rider's challenge had evaporated early on the
previous season, but Marquez was expecting a resurgence in form from the former world champion.
[Notes:46:52 SOT: MARC MARQUEZ (Spanish)]
IT WILL BE DIFFICULT TO IMPROVE ON 2014, BUT WE'LL TRY TO BE VERY FOCUSSED AND WORK HARDER
THAN EVER, BECAUSE WE KNOW THAT OUR COMPETITORS WILL BE BOTH STRONGER AND FASTER.

[Notes:47:06 still]
Although Lorenzo was the rider Marquez most feared, the man he most respected was his childhood idol, Valentino
Rossi. The Italian may have been edging towards the end of an illustrious career in 2014, but he's wasn't slowing down.
The previous year, Rossi won two grand prixs and finished second in the standings. Heading into 2015, his 20th in world
championship competition, the then-36-year-old was expected to challenge for a 10th world title.

[Notes:47:35 SOT: MARC MARQUEZ (Spanish)]

TO BE LIKE VALENTINO WILL BE DIFFICULT, MORE THAN ANYTHING BECAUSE OF WHAT HE'S DONE FOR
MOTORCYCLE RACING AS A WHOLE. AND BECAUSE OF WHAT HE'S DOING NOW IN HIS MID-30s - FINISHING
RUNNER-UP IN THE CHAMPIONSHIP - IT'S EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO DO THAT. BUT MY ACHIEVEMENTS IN
THIS SPORT WILL DEPEND ON HOW MUCH EFFORT I PUT IN. IF I CONTINUE TO ENJOY IT AND STAY INJURY
FREE, MY AIM IS TO CONTINUE RACING IN MOTO-GP FOR AS LONG AS POSSIBLE.

[Notes:48:03 man on scooter]

Valentino Rossi, Mike Hailwood and Giacomo Agostini are most commonly referred to as motorcycle racing's all-time
greats. Following his stellar 2019, Marc Marquez appears poised to join their ranks in the not too distant future.

Closing / Sting

[Notes:48:24 sting]
That's it for now but join us next time for more sporting adventures around the world.
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