The series debuted with six episodes on 2 July 2024 covering the 2023 Diamond League and 2023 World Athletics Championships.

The series was renewed for a second season which covered athletics at the 2024 Summer Olympics, released on 13 November 2024.

[1] The series was produced by Box to Box Films, the same organization that produced the popular Formula 1: Drive to Survive series since 2019.

[3][4] Cathal Dennehy of Athletics Weekly wrote that the series would be good for the sport of athletics, but not to expect the same level of interest that Formula 1: Drive to Survive generated.

[2] Noah Lyles' portrayal in the documentary received criticism, with some accusing the documentary makers of focusing too much on Lyles at the expense of other athletes.