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Winning the Tour de France in 1997 made Jan Ullrich a star. But soon after, the downfall of road cycling's biggest talent begins. The five-part documentary series follows the stages of his life and his

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Being Jan Ullrich Season 1 Episode 1 - Uphill
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - Uphill

    S1:E1

    Jan Ullrich rides the first meters as a cyclist in his birthplace Rostock. In 1993, at the age of 19, he surprisingly won the world title. He is traded as a talent of the century - but has teething problems with the professionals.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Being Jan Ullrich Season 1 Episode 2 - In Yellow
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #2 - In Yellow

    S1:E2

    The first Tour de France – and Jan Ullrich shows why he is considered the greatest talent in cycling. In the summer of 1997 he succeeded in this coup. Ullrich is predicted to win the tour several times – if only it weren’t for his lack of discipline.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Being Jan Ullrich Season 1 Episode 3 - Armstrong
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - Armstrong

    S1:E3

    The 1998 Tour de France was overshadowed by a doping scandal. In 1999, American Lance Armstrong became the dominant tour figure. From the year 2000 onwards, the duel between Armstrong and Ullrich shaped the tour.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Being Jan Ullrich Season 1 Episode 4 - Prohibited Weapons
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #4 - Prohibited Weapons

    S1:E4

    Ullrich tries in vain to hit Armstrong. This resigns in 2005 after seven tour victories. The way seems clear for Ullrich. But his name appears in the lists of the blood doping doctor Fuentes. A little later he announces his resignation.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Being Jan Ullrich Season 1 Episode 5 - Downhill
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #5 - Downhill

    S1:E5

    Ullrich lives a secluded life in Switzerland. In 2012 he was stripped of all his successes since 2005 because of doping. He falls into a downward spiral of alcohol and drugs. Good friends bring Ullrich back to Merdingen, where he should finally find peace.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Uphill" is the best rated episode of "Being Jan Ullrich". It scored 7/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 6/25/2022. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "In Yellow".