CBS Sports is set to debut a new franchise “Beyond Limits,” which will highlight trailblazing, diverse athletes in sports where they find themselves under-represented.
The first season is set to be broadcast on CBS as well as Paramount+ beginning Saturday, Sept. 18 at 2 p.m. ET. The first episode will feature Olympic water polo gold medalist Ashleigh Johnson.
"A lot of people don't see Black people swimming and that representation matters. We're going to change it." - @theAshJohnsonBeyond Limits, a new CBS Sports series, will highlight trailblazing, diverse athletes in sports where they are under-represented. pic.twitter.com/qqh62zw48J— CBS Sports (@CBSSports) September 16, 2021
"A lot of people don't see Black people swimming and that representation matters. We're going to change it." - @theAshJohnsonBeyond Limits, a new CBS Sports series, will highlight trailblazing, diverse athletes in sports where they are under-represented. pic.twitter.com/qqh62zw48J
In the episode, Johnson will discuss her career, the Olympics and how she’s working to improve diversity in water polo and other pool sports.
The second episode, premiering Saturday, Oct. 9 will feature golfers Mariah Stackhouse and Renee Powell as well as women’s hockey player Saroya Tinker.
The episodes will be hosted by AJ Ross and Monica McNutt.