Chasing Tokyo reveals British Olympic sailors’ rollercoaster journey

The rollercoaster journey of Britain’s Olympic sailors to the Tokyo 2020 Olympics has been laid bare in new behind-the-scenes film Chasing Tokyo, streaming now on Discovery+.

Making Of Chasing Tokyo: Road To Olympics

The 90-minute feature documentary from the Olympic Channel lifts the lid on the highs and lows Team GB sailors faced from the moment Covid derailed their plans to the aftermath of the most uncertain Olympics in history. Chasing Tokyo is now streaming on Discovery+.

British Olympic sailor Luke Patience. Photo: Olympic Channel/Getty Images 

Shot over two years, the intimate documentary charts the British Sailing Team’s physical and mental preparations as they get ready to compete, set against the extraordinary backdrop of uncertainty caused by the global Covid pandemic.

Athletes have bared their hearts and souls to tell the true story of what it takes to make it as an Olympic athlete. From travelling to Tokyo to behind the scenes at the Team GB sailing base.

Chasing Tokyo tells the compelling story of Eilidh McIntyre, an Olympic debutant chasing her first gold medal – and aiming to continue her father Mike’s family legacy with the Games.

Hannah Mills (L) and Eilidh McIntyre pose with their gold medals in Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games (Photo: Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Olympics: Story Of Determination, Grit And Persistence

McIntyre’s journey is one of unfettered determination, drive and belief. She attempts to live up to the pressure of racing with Hannah Mills. The onerous task to become the most successful female Olympic sailor of all time.

Chasing Tokyo follows London 2012 silver medalists Luke Patience and Stuart Bithell. As they seek success again almost ten years on with their new sailing partners Chris Grube and Dylan Fletcher.

Chasing Tokyo Sports Documentary

Olympic first-timers Tom Squires and Emma Wilson reveal their experiences in the RS:X windsurfing class. How they battled to stay at the top of their game.

The ultimate goal of Chasing Tokyo is to lift the lid on being an Olympic athlete. It aims to inspire a new generation of talented sailors. The documentary Chasing Tokyo was produced exclusively for the Olympic Channel by Orillo Films, a highly regarded production company known in sailing for producing content for Volvo Ocean Race, SailGP and America’s Cup teams.

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