From boxing in Cuba to archery in South Korea, THE CHASE explores the potential historic, cultural and socio-economic influences that shape a country's athletic dominance. Each episode focuses on meeting an inspiring amateur athlete that strives to join the ranks of their country's athletic heroes and the trainers that help them get there.
John Regalado was a co-producer for the series, as well as the director of photography and lead editor.
How does the tiny island of Cuba produce the world's best boxers?
South Korea has won every women’s team title at the Olympic Games since it was introduced in 1988. Four years after its debut, in 1992, matchplay was introduced to the archery competition, and Korea has a streak that’s lasted 24 years, with the women never losing a match at the Olympics.
The Dominican Republic is known for its prominent presence in Major League Baseball and also for making the sport a way of life.
