Head Above Water

Synopsis

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.

First Air Date: 2021-06-04

Last Air Date: 2021-06-04

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 4

Networks: Prime Video

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Top Cast

Kyle Chalmers as Self
Bronte Campbell as Self
Ian Thorpe as Self
Cody Simpson as Self

Seasons

Season 1 (2021)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Current (2021-06-04)

Kyle, Bronte and Cody must overcome the obstacles of COVID-19 lockdowns and unique training restrictions as they train for the Tokyo Olympics.
Ep. 2: Team (2021-06-04)

Relying on coaches, family and squads for guidance, the pressures of the Olympic year ramp up. Physical injuries and mental health battles threaten preparations.
Ep. 3: Sacrifice (2021-06-04)

Music careers, relationships and personal pursuits are put aside to chase Olympic glory. Ian reveals the difficulty in publicly coming out.
Ep. 4: Time (2021-06-04)

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.