

Heart of a Champion with Lauren Thompson
2016–2017 · NBC · 30 min · 1 season
S01E39 · Unsung Heroes
Sat, 23 Sept, 11:30 pm
Professional football player Greg Olsen raises awareness for congenital heart disease; veterans form an ice hockey team.
About
Heart of a Champion with Lauren Thompson features the powerful and inspiring stories of successful athletes who exemplify what it really means to be a champion. Hosted by Lauren Thompson of Golf Channel's "Morning Drive", Heart of a Champion introduces audiences to professional and amateur athletes who have overcome obstacles to ultimately achieve transcendent moments in the world of sports. Heart of a Champion proves that a champion is not only defined by their speed, strength and agility, but also by their grit, resilience and heart.
Episodes
- E01
Back on Track
Sat, 1 Oct· 30 minRace car driver Ryan Reed; Olympic athletes reminisce; an English soccer team adopts a bald eagle as its mascot; golfer Stacy Lewis.
- E02
Need for Speed
Sun, 9 Oct· 30 minRace car driver Eric Jones; Olympic sprinters share tips; sportscaster Doc Emrick; Justin Timberlake helps a junior golfer prepare for a competition.
- E03
Family First
Sun, 16 Oct· 30 minRace car driver Aric Amorila; golfer Jason Day; professional hockey player Auston Matthews; U.S. Wheelchair Rugby team.
- E04
Heart of Gold
Sun, 23 Oct· 30 minRace car pit crews; professional football player Greg Olsen; professional golfer Si Ri Pak; beach volleyball players Kerri Walsh Jennings and April Ross.
- E05
Road Warrior
Sun, 30 Oct· 30 minRace car driver Jimmie Johnson; a legendary coach transforms a local swim team; golfer Martin Kaymer; a retired Marine becomes a Paralympic team captain.
- E06
School Ties
Sun, 6 Nov· 30 minNASCAR driver Kyle Busch overcomes a frightening wreck; wrestling legend Dan Gable creates a lasting legacy; golfer Charlie Beljan has a comeback for the ages; thoroughbred horses prepare for races.
- E07
Ultimate Warriors
Sun, 13 Nov· 30 minBroncos Linebacker Von Miller talks about his hometown roots; Nascar driver Kevin Harvick's rise from small town kid to big time star; The Legacy of Indiana University's Diving Program; Golfer Michelle Wie talks about her career on the course.
- E08
Vision Quest
Sun, 20 Nov· 30 minBaltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker is also a talented opera singer; blind sprinter David Brown defies the odds on the track; a profile on the fascinating world of dog sledding; 19-year-old golfer Lydia Ko is wise beyond her years.
- E09
Family Business
Sun, 15 Jan· 30 minStanford running back Christian McCaffrey shares his secrets to success, a junior hockey billet mom helps unite a community, Olympic skier Alex Bilodeau is inspired by his brother with cerebral palsy and golfer Angel Cabrera goes from rags to riches.
- E10
Miracles on Ice
Sun, 22 Jan· 30 minUnited States veterans form an inspirational ice hockey team, skier Julia Mancuso spends her off-season in Hawaii, golfer Bubba Watson triumphs on and off the course and more.
- E11
Grace Under Pressure
Sun, 29 Jan· 30 minRussian ballet influences the world's greatest figure skaters, golfer Kyle Stanley makes a comeback for the ages, Olympic snowboarder Jamie Anderson puts family first and more.
- E12
Action Jackson
Sun, 5 Feb· 30 minNFL receiver Vincent Jackson gives back to military families, golfer Justin Rose pays tribute to his father and the history of Olympic curling is explored.
- E13
History in the Making
Sun, 12 Feb· 30 minA profile on Buffalo Sabres rising star Jack Eichel; U.S. Olympians share the spotlight with their parents.
- E14
Fly the Flag
Sun, 19 Feb· 30 minSwiss Ski Jumper Simon Ammann takes flight; a young African-American blazes a trail in women's golf. Lauren Thompson hosts.
- E15
Generation Next
Sun, 26 Feb· 30 minA renowned Austrian Ski School is profiled; An 8-year-old BMX racer has Olympic aspirations. Lauren Thompson Hosts.
- E16
In the Blink of an Eye
Sun, 5 Mar· 30 minThe secrets to Holland's dominance in Olympic speed skating; a young man with down syndrome excels at golf. Lauren Thompson hosts.
- E17
Girl Power
Sun, 12 Mar· 30 minThe architect of Duke's women's golf program is profiled; a teenage girl in Kenya is the future face of Volleyball. Lauren Thompson hosts.
- E18
Fire and Ice
Sun, 2 Apr· 30 minAn American snowboarder is carving a path to the Olympics; a multi-sport athlete triumphs despite having spina bifida.
- E19
Hearts and Minds
Sun, 9 Apr· 30 minA young NASCAR driver becomes an inspiration after overcoming a brain tumor; a U.S. Olympian pays tribute to his mother, who coached him to success.
- E20
Breaking the Ice
Sun, 16 Apr· 30 minA Detroit native becomes a hometown hero in the NHL; children with special needs unite through ice-skating.
- E21
The Future is Bright
Sun, 23 Apr· 30 minA NASCAR driver starts a camp for children with congenital heart defects; a 52-year-old hockey coach goes back to school to earn his degree.
- E22
Blue Chips
Sun, 30 Apr· 30 minBlue Jackets captain Nick Foligno finds new purpose after his daughter's life is saved; a teenage alpine skier targets the 2022 Paralympic Games.
- E23
The Gold Standard
Sun, 7 May· 30 minA women's hockey player seeks to bring Olympic glory back to the U.S.; Italy's gymnastics future belongs to a 12-year-old phenom.
- E24
Fountain of Youth
Sun, 14 May· 30 minA young hockey player starts a foundation for spinal cord injuries after a traumatic hit; a teenage girl makes sacrifices to become an Olympic swimmer.
- E25
The Jessica Long Story
Sun, 21 May· 30 minWorld-class swimmer Jessica Long shares her remarkable story of meeting her biological parents.
- E26
Going the Distance
Sun, 28 May· 30 minA teenage orphan is Ethiopia's next great distance runner; a U.S. track star forms a lasting bond with his coach.
- E27
Visionaries
Sun, 2 July· 30 minBlind sprinter David Brown defies the odds on the track; NASCAR driver Ryan Reed continues to race despite his diabetes.
- E28
Support Systems
Sun, 9 July· 30 minThe show takes a behind-the-scenes look at an elite NASCAR pit crew; a U.S. Olympian pays tribute to his mother who coached him to success.
- E29
Staying the Course
Sat, 15 July· 30 minGolfer Bubba Watson triumphs on and off the course; thoroughbred horses prepare for races at horse school.
- E30
Overcoming the Odds
Sat, 22 July· 30 minGolfer Stacy Lewis overcomes scoliosis and excels on the course; race car driver Kyle Busch overcomes a frightening wreck.
- E31
Teenage Dreams
Sat, 29 July· 30 minA teenage volleyball player in Kenya; a multi-sport athlete triumphs despite having spina bifida.
- E32
Family First
Sat, 5 Aug· 30 minBlue Jackets captain Nick Foligno finds new purpose after his daughter's life is saved; NASCAR driver Aric Almirola learns the value of hard work from his family. Lauren Thompson hosts.
- E33
Lead by Example
Sat, 12 Aug· 30 minWrestling legend Dan Gable creates a lasting legacy at the University of Iowa; a retired marine becomes captain of a U.S. Paralympic team. Lauren Thompson hosts.
- E34
Cultural Studies
Sat, 19 Aug· 30 minA profile on beach volleyball culture in Southern California; children with special needs unite through ice skating. Lauren Thompson hosts.
- E35
The Secrets of Success
Sat, 26 Aug· 30 minA young man who has Down syndrome excels at golf; the U.S. wheelchair rugby team prepares for the Paralympics.
- E36
Seeing is Believing
Sat, 2 Sept· 30 minProfessional football player Jon Dorenbos shares his love of magic; golfer Martin Kaymer pays tribute to his mother.
- E37
Extra Curricular
Sat, 9 Sept· 30 minProfessional football player Von Miller's thirst for knowledge; NASCAR driver Jimmie Johnson cycles to stay in shape.
- E38
Unbreakeable Bonds
Sat, 16 Sept· 30 minGolfer Jason Day's bond with his caddie; former Olympic skier Alex Bilodeau is inspired by his brother.
- E39
Unsung Heroes
Sat, 23 Sept· 30 minProfessional football player Greg Olsen raises awareness for congenital heart disease; veterans form an ice hockey team.
Cast

Lauren Thompson
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