Synopsis

An intimate docu-series with unprecedented access to Canadian Olympic and Paralympic athletes amidst the intense preparation, expectations, and pressures that come with dreams of Milano Cortina 2026.

First Air Date: 2026-01-11

Last Air Date: 2026-03-01

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 5

Networks: CBC Gem

Top Cast

Rick Mercer as Narrator

Seasons

Season 1 (2026)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Destination Milano Cortina 2026 (2026-01-11)

From established veterans to aspiring hopefuls, eight of Canada's most talented Olympic and Paralympic hopefuls begin their journey to Milano Cortina 2026 in earnest, committing to a path few take.
Ep. 2: Support Systems (2026-01-18)

As training intensifies, the bonds and relationships that assist each athlete through injury, doubt, and endless repetition come to the fore.
Ep. 3: Something Greater (2026-01-25)

The cacophony of media rises and falls, giving way to the individual training, and individual truths, that bind those pursuing the Olympic and Paralympic dream for Canada.
Ep. 4: Anything Can Happen (2026-02-01)

As the final heats, runs, and trials before Milano Cortina 2026 draw to a close, we learn the outcome of each of the eight athletes' plans and persistence.
Ep. 5: Road to the Paralympics (2026-03-01)

Follow veteran Paralympian Mark Arendz and Paralympic hopefuls Kalle Eriksson and Raphaëlle Tousignant through their intense year of preparation and pressure leading up to Milano Cortina 2026.