Jesse Owens, Liz Hartel, Peter Norman, Derek Redmond… Top athletes who made history not only for their achievements but for their values, who fought for the ideal of sportsmanship and equality, against the prejudices of their time, against all kinds of obstacles that stood in their way.

Warriors of sport and life who, even if they did not seek it, inspired millions of people with their faith, passion, and competitiveness. Twenty stories from the modern Olympic Games featuring athletes from stadiums and fields who, even if they did not manage to win a medal, even if they did not manage to compete in the final of their event, remained in the minds and hearts of people as examples of character and tenacity. As examples of life.