Path to Paris follows Ireland’s top medal prospects as they strive to qualify for the greatest show on earth, the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Filmed over three years, this raw and honest documentary series chronicles the journeys of Olympic and Paralympic potential athletes. Witness their dedication and sacrifice as they aim to make their mark in history. Over three, one-hour episodes, viewers will get an unfiltered look at what it takes to compete on the world stage and how these athletes balance their everyday lives while travelling the globe in pursuit of success.
Path to Paris will feature:
Athletics star Rhasidat Adeleke, Boxing champion Kellie Harrington, Gymnast Rhys McClenaghan, Para-cycling veterans Katie-George Dunleavy and Eve McCrystal, Sibling competitors in badminton and weightlifting, Nhat and Tham N’Guyen, Surfer Gearóid McDaid, Refugee turned marathon runner for Ireland Hiko Tonosa Haso and Para-swimmer Nicole Turner.
Episode 1 will follow Rhasidat Adeleke, Gearóid McDaid, Eve McCrystal, and Katie-George Dunleavy.
Filmed and directed by Darragh Bambrick / Brick Films for RTÉ.
