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Nine for IX

The documentary series "Nine for IX" showcases captivating stories of women in sports through the perspectives of female filmmakers, delving into the life of Pat Summitt, the most successful college sports coach in history, and uncovering the largely unknown history of women's sports.

The documentary series "Nine for IX" shares the inspiring stories of women in sports through the lens of female filmmakers, exploring a variety of themes such as the remarkable life of Pat Summitt, the fascinating history of figure skater Katarina Witt, and the marketing of female athletes.

Episodes:

Episode 1 Venus vs.

1. Venus vs.

Aired: Jul 2, 2013

The tennis world witnessed a groundbreaking moment in 2005 as Venus Williams,...

Episode 2 Pat XO

2. Pat XO

Aired: Jul 9, 2013

Pat Summitt, the winning-est coach in college basketball, announced her sudde...

Episode 3 Let Them Wear Towels

3. Let Them Wear Towels

Aired: Jul 16, 2013

The 1977 World Series was marked by controversy as a Sports Illustrated repor...

Episode 4 No Limits

4. No Limits

Aired: Jul 23, 2013

Audrey Mestre, a teenager with scoliosis, found solace and freedom in the oce...

Episode 5 Swoopes

5. Swoopes

Aired: Jul 30, 2013

Audrey Mestre's teenage struggle with scoliosis led her to find solace in the...

Episode 6 The Diplomat

6. The Diplomat

Aired: Aug 6, 2013

Katarina Witt, a renowned East German figure skater, left an indelible mark o...

Episode 7 Runner

7. Runner

Aired: Aug 13, 2013

Meet Mary Decker, a trailblazing athlete who rewrote the rules of her sport w...

Episode 8 The '99ers

8. The '99ers

Aired: Aug 20, 2013

The 1999 Women's World Cup final at the Rose Bowl marked a historic milestone...

Episode 9 Branded

9. Branded

Aired: Aug 27, 2013

The next episode delves into the often-overlooked struggles of female athlete...

Info about Nine for IX

Current Status: Returning Series

Network: ESPN

Genres:Sport, Documentary