Breakdown At The Finish Line, Elite Athletes Pushing the Edge
The pursuit of athletic perfection: medals, but at what cost? This report dives deep into the worlds of ultra-trailers and elite sports. What perils lie in wait for athletes hell-bent on performance, whether they're amateur warriors or seasoned pros? Addiction, career-ending injuries, burnout - through raw accounts from athletes who've been through the wringer, this documentary reveals the true physical and psychic toll of sporting greatness. From the ultra-marathoner teetering on the brink of collapse to young prodigy gymnasts and a diver whose dreams were shattered, these are cautionary tales of athletes who went over the board chasing glory. What can’t athletes stop pushing their bodies to the limit? Have coaching philosophies really changed? This investigation lifts the veil on systemic issues in sports culture.
