Head Above Water
A peek inside the life of an Olympic swimmer through the eyes of reigning champion Kyle Chalmers, two-time Olympian Bronte Campbell, retired Olympic hero Ian Thorpe and aspiring Olympian and global music superstar Cody Simpson. Head Above Water chronicles the personal lives and athletic careers of these four Australian icons.
Genre: Documentary
Cast:Ian Thorpe , Cody Simpson , Bronte Campbell , Kyle Chalmers
S1.E1 ∙ Current
Kyle, Bronte and Cody must overcome the obstacles of COVID-19 lockdowns and unique training restrictions as they train for the Tokyo Olympics.
S1.E2 ∙ Team
Relying on coaches, family and squads for guidance, the pressures of the Olympic year ramp up. Physical injuries and mental health battles threaten preparations.
S1.E3 ∙ Sacrifice
Music careers, relationships and personal pursuits are put aside to chase Olympic glory. Ian reveals the difficulty in publicly coming out.
S1.E4 ∙ Time
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.
