Get to know the men and women behind the green singlet who will be representing Ireland at the biggest show on earth. The Tokyo Olympics has been a case study in uncertainty. Postponed for the first time ever, and at times it looked unlikely to happen at all.
Horizon Tokyo follows 9 athletes on and off the track for 3 years through ecstatic highs and crushing lows as they try to qualify for the Olympic games in Tokyo. With the postponement of the games and athletes coping whatever way they can with the pandemic, this is an inside look at the most turbulent Olympic cycle in modern history.
Episode One billing: Kellie Harrington must overcome broken hands, a corruption scandal and a pandemic to qualify her place on the Irish Olympic Team. Ciara Mageean’s move to Manchester sets her up for the games of her life, while Shane Ryan looks to secure his spot at his second Olympic Games.
Kellie Harrington must overcome two broken hands, a corruption scandal and a pandemic to qualify her place on the Irish Olympic Team. Ciara Mageean’s move to Manchester sets her up for the games of her life. Bonding with a new coach and finding her new level amongst the best in the world, while dealing with the sudden death of her former mentor, Jerry Kiernan. While swimmer, Shane Ryan, tries to keep up with the competition as Irish lockdown measures force him out of the water for close to 3 months.
Episode two features Thomas Barr, Orla Walsh and Leon Reid. Episode three features Jack Woolley, Ellen Keane and Gina Apke-Moses.
The series was filmed over 3 years as the games was postponed for the first time. Former Olympian Andy Lee (Athens 2004) is the narrator.
Photos: Track Cyclist Orla Walsh, Taekwondo prospect Jack Woolley, and Olympian Thomas Barr (400mh).