Following the Taliban's rise to power, Afghanistan's women cyclists went from international competitors to fearing for their lives. An elaborate and secret operation was put in place to smuggle these professional athletes out of the country.

When the Taliban took power, Afghanistan's women cyclists went from competing internationally to fearing for their lives overnight. 🚵‍♀️ An unprecedented plan was put in place to smuggle the professional cyclists out of the country in complete secrecy. Reporters Matteo Born and Alain Rimbert look back at this incredible operation.