“Behind the Scenes: Athletics and Para-Athletics Stars Prepare for Paris in New Documentary Series”

Nine athletes from athletics and para-athletics will be featured in a two-part documentary series that will give fans a unique behind-the-scenes look at their journey to the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris this summer.

Olympic silver medallist Keely Hodgkinson is among the athletes thrilled to showcase the hard work and dedication it takes to compete at the highest level in track and field. The documentaries, in partnership with The National Lottery, will provide an inside look at the sacrifices and challenges these athletes face in pursuit of Olympic and Paralympic gold.

The first episode will follow four athletes aiming to become the next Olympic champion, including world champions Josh Kerr and Jake Wightman. The second episode will focus on five outstanding Paralympians, such as Jonnie Peacock and Hannah Cockroft, as they prepare to light up the stadium in Paris.

Hodgkinson expressed her excitement about giving fans a glimpse into the daily grind of training and preparation, highlighting the crucial role that National Lottery funding plays in supporting athletes like herself. She emphasized the dedication and hard work that goes into those few minutes on the track in front of the world.

The series will delve into the high-performance support system that enables these athletes to excel, showcasing the team of coaches, nutritionists, physiotherapists, and psychologists that work behind the scenes. Viewers will witness the mental and physical challenges faced by elite athletes as they strive to represent their country on the world stage.

The nine athletes participating in the documentary are just a fraction of the elite athletes supported by UK Sport’s National Lottery-funded World Class Programme. Their stories will inspire and captivate audiences as they share their journey to the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris.