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Back Story

Back Story

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CBC News correspondents take you behind the scenes as they cover the biggest events around the world. Personal stories from our reporters who were there while the story was breaking.

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Episodes
  • Secrets in Sport: Mark Tewksbury and the 1992 Olympics

    Secrets in Sport: Mark Tewksbury and the 1992 Olympics
    Jul 29 2016
    Mark Tewksbury on gold medals and gay athletes.
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    18 mins
  • From Tragedy to Champion: Chantal Petitclerc and the 2008 Paralympics

    From Tragedy to Champion: Chantal Petitclerc and the 2008 Paralympics
    Jul 22 2016
    From a childhood accident to a Paralympic champion, and one of Canada's most decorated athletes.
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    15 mins
  • Inside the Munich Massacre: Byron MacDonald and the 1972 Olympics

    Inside the Munich Massacre: Byron MacDonald and the 1972 Olympics
    Jul 4 2016
    Inside the Munich Massacre and one of the worst terrorist attacks in Olympic history.
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    14 mins
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