Legendary athletes break down the most pivotal memories of their careers.

We set out with a simple task: to ask revered athletes if they could describe the precise moment that made them great. What we found was a series of lessons—a code if you will—that proves that it’s not always Game 7, a buzzer beater, or an Olympic medal that defines a career. Often, it’s the quieter minutes before those pressure-filled events that can lead to the performance of a lifetime.

LeBron James: In the 2012 NBA Eastern Conference Finals, LeBron learned to silence the noise—and became the King.

Tom Brady: In 20 years of pro football, the GOAT has only played one “perfect” game—and it’s not what you’re thinking.

Alex Morgan: Morgan soared from bench player to starter on the U.S. Women’s National Team following a dominating performance.

Usain Bolt: The fastest man alive tells the story of the race that made him realize he was born to run.

Shaun White: White was already a superstar when a rocky performance at a 2018 Olympic qualifier left him rattled—and then propelled him to new heights.

Katie Ledecky: An underdog teenager who just wanted to make the team, Ledecky achieved one of the most dominant Olympic performances in history.

Kelly Slater: His fifth world surfing championship was a spiritual odyssey that transformed Slater into a legend.

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Greatness Code was co-produced with Uninterrupted and can be found on Apple TV+.

Credits

Gotham ChopraExecutive Producer
Ameeth SankaranExecutive Producer
Maverick CarterExecutive Producer
Devin JohnsonExecutive Producer
Giselle ParetsCo-Executive Producer
Aron PhillipsCo-Producer
Pam DanielsLine Producer
Lauren FisherAnimation Director
Valerie Mesa-VegaProduction Coordinator
Brady HammesEditor
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