Sporting Witness

In 1955, the legendary British racing driver Sir Stirling Moss, faced his biggest challenge.

He headed for Italy to take part in the Mille Miglia - a 1000 mile race around the country.

David Prest talks to Sir Stirling for Sporting Witness.

PHOTO: Sir Stirling Moss, centre, at the finish line. (Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

In 1994, the ice skater Nancy Kerrigan, was clubbed in the knee shortly after a training session.

The attack was caught on video and put Kerrigan's Olympic hopes in jeopardy.

To the shock of America, the plot was traced back to the entourage of one of Nancy Kerrigan's rivals, .

Kerrigan's coach, Mary Scotvold, talks publicly for the first time about what happened.

(PHOTO: Getty Images Sport)

In 1992, the Algerian runner, Hassiba Boulmerka, won gold in the women's 1500m at the Barcelona Olympics.

Before the 1992 Barcelona Olympics, her success had made her a political opponent for extremists. An imam had told her that running in shorts was anti-Islam. "My image didn't fit in at all with their ideology," is how she describes it. She was forced to do all her training abroad.

She defied death threats from Islamist extremists to win one of the best women's middle-distance races of all time.

"This victory reignited a sense of patriotism in the hearts of the Algerian people... It showed that you should fight for things. That you should have courage."

Chloe Arnold talks to Hassiba Boulmerka for Sporting Witness.

This programme broadcast in February 2012.

Picture: Hassiba Boulmerka celebrates her gold. Credit: AFP

In 1958, the New York Giants played the Baltimore Colts in the NFL championship game.

The match was so exciting it turned American Football into a successful television sport virtually overnight.

The clash became known as the "Greatest Game".

Sporting Witness talks to veteran American sports commentator, Bob Wolff, who covered the match.

PHOTO: Bob Wolff commentating in the 1950s.

In 1948, London hosted what became known as the "Austerity Olympics".

The games were held just three years after the end of World War II - in a city where streets were still scarred by bombing and Londoners still lived on rationing.

The Olympics helped lift the mood of the nation.

Helena Merriman talks to Dorothy Tyler, who competed in the high jump in 1948.

This programme was first broadcast in 2010.

PHOTO: Dorothy Tyler in action (Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

In 1993, Zambia went into mourning when most of its promising football side were killed in an air crash.

But just a year later, a re-built team managed to reach the final of the Africa Cup of Nations, playing great football along the way.

Claire Bowes speaks to Zambian team captain, Kalusha Bwalya.

PHOTO: Fans watch the new Zambian side train for the African Cup of Nations (Simon Bruty/Getty Images Sport).

In 1996, Venuste Niyongabo won Burundi's only Olympic gold medal ever.

His victory in the 5,000 metres came at the height of civil war and made him a unifying figure for Birundians.

Emily Williams meets him for Sporting Witness.

PHOTO: Venuste Niyongabo winning gold. (GETTY IMAGES)

In 1972, tiny Hereford United won one of the greatest FA Cup matches of all time, knocking out First Division Newcastle.

The game featured two spectacular Hereford goals and three pitch invasions before ending in extra time.

Sporting Witness speaks to Hereford goal-scorer, Ricky George, and to a lifelong fan.

PHOTO: Hereford heroes Ronnie Radford and Ricky George (right). (Press Association)