ESPN’s acclaimed documentary series, 30 for 30, presents Stolen Gold, a powerful film directed by Suemay Oram. The film reveals the incredible true story of Ramón Torres and the Spanish intellectually disabled basketball team’s journey to a gold medal at the Sydney Paralympics in 2000. But their victory is soon overshadowed by a shocking scandal.
The film uncovers the team’s dramatic path to the Paralympics and the subsequent discovery by Ramón that some of his teammates are not as they seem. Among them is an undercover journalist, exposing a conspiracy that shakes the world of Paralympic sport. As the scandal unfolds, Ramón is forced to confront not only the fraud but also his own past, scarred by bullying and trauma.
Stolen Gold highlights the impact of the revelations on Ramón’s life and his search for truth and identity.
30 for 30: Stolen Gold airs on ESPN on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at 9:00 p.m.
