August 26, 2004

CBC NEWSWORLD FEATURES CBC SPORTS DOCUMENTARY

A FIGHTING CHANCE
MONDAY, AUG. 30 AT 8 P.M. ET

Following the conclusion of the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens, CBC Newsworld presents A FIGHTING CHANCE, Monday, Aug. 30 at 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. ET.

A FIGHTING CHANCE looks at Canada's Olympic program and compares it with that of Australia, another Commonwealth nation. The documentary features interviews with athletes, coaches and sports officials who give their points of view and insights on the successes and failures of each country's system.

Hosted by CBC Sports' Brian Williams, A FIGHTING CHANCE is produced by Paul Harrington.

CBC Newsworld, Canada's News Network and the leading source of live news coverage, can be seen in more than 9.3 million subscriber homes across the country.

For further information, please contact:

Barbara Cooper, publicist
CBC Newsworld
Toronto (416) 205-2506

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