# Where to watch The First Champion (2003) in the UK

> The First Champion (2003) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 9 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 2003  
**Runtime:** 50 minutes  
**Genres:** Documentary  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 9 May 2026 (2026-05-09T19:23:43.909Z)  

## Synopsis

In 1896 James Brendan Connolly, son of emigrant parents from the Aran Islands won the first athletics* Gold Medal at the Athens Olympics. He also won silver for High Jump and bronze in the Long jump. He later set a world record for the long jump that stood for 13 years. A friend of president Teddy Roosevelt, he developed into a war correspondent and novelist. In his prime he was better known than Rudyard Kipling. This documentary celebrates his life.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

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## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch The First Champion in the UK?**

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**Is The First Champion on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

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## Sources

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- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/1639935/the-first-champion-2003
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- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/1639935/the-first-champion-2003.json

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