Dhani Tackles the Globe
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200960 minZakończony

Dhani Tackles the Globe

Stacja:Travel Channel

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S02E10 - "Nepal"

Wyemitowany Jun 22, 2010, 3:00 AM

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Opis

Dhani Jones will need more than shoulder pads where he's going. This NFL linebacker and Renaissance man is about to embark on a global sports odyssey that will take him anywhere with a scoreboard. By trying his hand at beloved national pastimes from around the globe, Dhani explores the way sports help to define culture. As a top athlete, Dhani will be able to demonstrate the thrills and challenges of each game by playing it himself. Off the field, Dhani immerses himself fully in each city, getting the locals' take on the best places to eat, drink, shop and sleep. Throughout his travels, Dhani finds the love of sports to be universal, providing common ground wherever he lands.

Szczegóły

Status
Zakończony
Język
English
Czas trwania
60 min
Premiera
March 16, 2009
Zakończony
June 21, 2010
Harmonogram
Monday o 23:00

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Odcinki (2 Sezonów · 20 Odcinków)

Italy

Dhani embraces Italy's natural beauty through its national passion, cycling, as he trains with Olympic and professional cyclists to conquer the mountainous Monte Grappa.

Apr 19, 2010

60 min

Senegal

In an attempt to learn the country's national sport of lutte, a form of traditional wrestling, Dhani joins the prestigious stable of one of Senegal's most popular champions, the great 'Bombardier'.

Apr 26, 2010

60 min

Iceland

Dhani stops in Iceland, a small yet beautiful country littered with majestic waterfalls and legendary hot springs. Although small in population, Iceland hosts more champions in the sport of Strongman than any other nation. Dhani will put every single muscle in his body to the test as he trains with elite Icelandic athletes in preparation for a local Strongman tournament.

May 3, 2010

60 min

Jamaica

Whether it's music, religion, or sports, Jamaicans have a unique approach to life. NFL linebacker Dhani Jones experiences first-hand what makes Jamaica so distinctive. Under the guidance of world-class cricket player Jimmy Adams, Dhani learns how to bat, bowl and field Jamaican style.

May 10, 2010

60 min

Croatia

Dhani dives into Dubrovnik, Croatia, the medieval walled city along the Adriatic Sea coastline, where he will learn from world class athletes and compete in front of 5,000 fans in the sport of water polo.

May 17, 2010

60 min

Scotland

Dhani tackles the ancient sport of the Highland Games. The games celebrate a thousand years of Scottish roots, and Dhani will test his limits not only in the games, but in eating Scotland's famed haggis.

May 24, 2010

60 min

Brazil

Dhani's adventures take him to Rio de Janiero, Brazil -- the Marvelous City -- as he tries to bump-set-spike his way through the sand volleyball courts of world famous Ipanema Beach.

May 31, 2010

60 min

South Africa

Dhani travels to the African continent's southern-most city to train with Premier Soccer League club, Ajax Cape Town. Off the pitch, the Bengal comes face-to-face with lions, leopards, and even a great white shark.

Jun 7, 2010

60 min

Mexico City

Dhani experiences Lucha Libra, Mexico's version of professional wrestling, and takes in the culture of Mexico City where he trains for his Lucha Libre match.

Jun 14, 2010

60 min

Nepal

Dhani Jones endures 8-hour days battling acclimatization and an endless uphill climb to the worldÂżs highest peak, Mt. Everest, located in the Himalayan kingdom of Nepal.

Jun 21, 2010

60 min

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