Head Above Water
This docuseries follows elite Australian swimmers Ian Thorpe AM, Bronte Campbell OAM and Kyle Chalmers OAM, as well as former-junior-champion-turned-international-musician, Cody Simpson in the lead up to the 2021 Summer Olympic games in July.
Episodes
Kyle, Bronte and Cody must overcome the obstacles of COVID-19 lockdowns and unique training restrictions as they train for the Tokyo Olympics.
Relying on coaches, family and squads for guidance, the pressures of the Olympic year ramp up. Physical injuries and mental health battles threaten preparations.
Music careers, relationships and personal pursuits are put aside to chase Olympic glory. Ian reveals the difficulty in publicly coming out.
The swimming community is brought back together after a year in isolation. Veteran athletes Kyle and Bronte fight time and must prioritize injury, while rookie Cody is off to a promising start.
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