INSIDE AN ATHLETE'S HEAD gives you unprecedented access to the thoughts, anxieties and obsessions of some of Canada's more compelling Olympic athletes through unique and stunning cinematography.
1. Kaillie Humphries (Bobsleigh). Aired on January 28, 2018. Duration of 8 minutes. Rated 14+ (14 years and older). (start or resume video)
1. Kaillie Humphries (Bobsleigh)
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She’s one of Canada’s most recognizable athletes, but being a two-time Olympic champion doesn’t absolve you from anxiety and doubt. From childhood bullies, to conflicting takes on her body image, to second-guessing every stray thought, Kaillie takes us on a tour of her mind as she prepares for the trials of the Olympic games.
She’s one of Canada’s most recognizable athletes, but being a two-time Olympic champion doesn’t absolve you from anxiety and doubt. From childhood bullies, to conflicting takes on her body image, to second-guessing every stray thought, Kaillie takes us on a tour of her mind as she prepares for the trials of the Olympic games.
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Kallie Humphries
2. Jesse Lumsden (Bobsleigh). Aired on January 28, 2018. Duration of 6 minutes. Rated 14+ (14 years and older). (start or resume video)
2. Jesse Lumsden (Bobsleigh)
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The son of a three-time Grey Cup Champion and Hall of Famer Neil Lumsden, Jesse Lumsden was born with athletic prowess, and was on his way to following his father’s footsteps. Then injuries stepped in. Three career-threatening shoulder injuries and a blown knee forced the standout running back out of the only career path he had known. But Jesse couldn’t put competition behind him. He refocused and found a new calling – bobsleigh. Now, as part of a two-man and four-man team, Jesse’s endzone is an Olympic podium. And if there’s anyone who can drive through adversity it’s Jesse.
The son of a three-time Grey Cup Champion and Hall of Famer Neil Lumsden, Jesse Lumsden was born with athletic prowess, and was on his way to following his father’s footsteps. Then injuries stepped in. Three career-threatening shoulder injuries and a blown knee forced the standout running back out of the only career path he had known. But Jesse couldn’t put competition behind him. He refocused and found a new calling – bobsleigh. Now, as part of a two-man and four-man team, Jesse’s endzone is an Olympic podium. And if there’s anyone who can drive through adversity it’s Jesse.
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Jesse Lumsden
3. Kaetlyn Osmond (Figure Skating). Aired on January 28, 2018. Duration of 6 minutes. Rated 14+ (14 years and older). (start or resume video)
3. Kaetlyn Osmond (Figure Skating)
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As she lay on the ice with a broken leg after a fluke accident in practice, Kaetlyn Osmond was just beginning to realize the damage that had been done. This frank and intimate look at Kaetlyn’s recovery shares not only the physical challenges, but the mental journey that few athletes are willing to share. Every return to the ice brought fear of another injury. Asking for help and silencing self-doubt turned out to be the biggest obstacle.
As she lay on the ice with a broken leg after a fluke accident in practice, Kaetlyn Osmond was just beginning to realize the damage that had been done. This frank and intimate look at Kaetlyn’s recovery shares not only the physical challenges, but the mental journey that few athletes are willing to share. Every return to the ice brought fear of another injury. Asking for help and silencing self-doubt turned out to be the biggest obstacle.
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Kaetlyn Osmond
4. Spencer O'Brien (Snowboard). Aired on January 28, 2018. Duration of 6 minutes. Rated 14+ (14 years and older). (start or resume video)
4. Spencer O'Brien (Snowboard)
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Sometimes it feels like overcoming adversity will lead to success. But sometimes it just leads to more adversity. Diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis months before the 2014 Winter Games in Sochi, Spencer O'Brien needed to augment her physical toughness with a new level of mental toughness. In this introspective short film, Spencer explores overcoming discrimination, loneliness, injury, and illness to become an Olympian and an ambassador for her First Nations community.
Sometimes it feels like overcoming adversity will lead to success. But sometimes it just leads to more adversity. Diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis months before the 2014 Winter Games in Sochi, Spencer O'Brien needed to augment her physical toughness with a new level of mental toughness. In this introspective short film, Spencer explores overcoming discrimination, loneliness, injury, and illness to become an Olympian and an ambassador for her First Nations community.
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Spencer O'Brien
5. DeMar DeRozan (Basketball). Aired on February 14, 2019. Duration of 8 minutes. Rated 14+ (14 years and older). (start or resume video)
5. DeMar DeRozan (Basketball)
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NBA star DeMar DeRozan shares the emotions, the isolation, and the hard choices that have come with pro basketball.
NBA star DeMar DeRozan shares the emotions, the isolation, and the hard choices that have come with pro basketball.
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6. Nazem Kadri (Hockey). Aired on April 9, 2019. Duration of 7 minutes. Rated 14+ (14 years and older). (start or resume video)
6. Nazem Kadri (Hockey)
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He's been called a pest. An agitator. A rat. But in order to help his team win, NHLer Nazem Kadri has had to embrace playing the villain, and get used to being the guy other teams love to hate.
He's been called a pest. An agitator. A rat. But in order to help his team win, NHLer Nazem Kadri has had to embrace playing the villain, and get used to being the guy other teams love to hate.
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Nazem Kadri
7. Jelena Mrdjenovich (Boxing). Aired on April 9, 2019. Duration of 8 minutes. Rated 14+ (14 years and older). (start or resume video)
7. Jelena Mrdjenovich (Boxing)
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She's been told she's "too pretty" for boxing, but in fight after fight, Jelena Mrdjenovich has left blood, sweat, and tears in the ring in order to become a champion.
She's been told she's "too pretty" for boxing, but in fight after fight, Jelena Mrdjenovich has left blood, sweat, and tears in the ring in order to become a champion.
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Jelena Mrdjenovich
8. Nathan Shepherd (American Football). Aired on April 9, 2019. Duration of 8 minutes. Rated 14+ (14 years and older). (start or resume video)
8. Nathan Shepherd (American Football)
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Nathan Shepherd had dreams of making the NFL. But it became clear it wasn’t going to be the story he imagined.
Nathan Shepherd had dreams of making the NFL. But it became clear it wasn’t going to be the story he imagined.
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Nathan Shepherd
9. Krista DuChene (Long-Distance Running). Aired on April 9, 2019. Duration of 7 minutes. Rated 14+ (14 years and older). (start or resume video)
9. Krista DuChene (Long-Distance Running)
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At 41, marathon runner Krista DuChene knows that each race could be her last. Now, more than ever, she has to listen to what her body’s trying to tell her.
At 41, marathon runner Krista DuChene knows that each race could be her last. Now, more than ever, she has to listen to what her body’s trying to tell her.
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Krista DuChen
10. Erica Wiebe (Wrestling). Aired on April 9, 2019. Duration of 7 minutes. Rated 14+ (14 years and older). (start or resume video)
10. Erica Wiebe (Wrestling)
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There are no easy matches in wrestling. The workouts are brutal, the competition is fierce, and you get taken down over and over again. What makes Erica Wiebe keep getting up?
There are no easy matches in wrestling. The workouts are brutal, the competition is fierce, and you get taken down over and over again. What makes Erica Wiebe keep getting up?
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Erica Wiebe
11. Melissa Humana-Paredes (Beach Volleyball). Aired on April 9, 2019. Duration of 7 minutes. Rated 14+ (14 years and older). (start or resume video)
11. Melissa Humana-Paredes (Beach Volleyball)
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For Melissa Humana-Paredes, every match brings new pressure to make sure the hard work of her partner and the sacrifices of her parents are not wasted.
For Melissa Humana-Paredes, every match brings new pressure to make sure the hard work of her partner and the sacrifices of her parents are not wasted.
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Melissa Humana-Paredes
12. Olivia Apps (Rugby). Aired on April 9, 2019. Duration of 6 minutes. Rated 14+ (14 years and older). (start or resume video)
12. Olivia Apps (Rugby)
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Growing up with alopecia was tough, but it taught Olivia Apps how to be happy with the body she had. As someone who doesn’t have a classic rugby player body, that’s come in handy.
Growing up with alopecia was tough, but it taught Olivia Apps how to be happy with the body she had. As someone who doesn’t have a classic rugby player body, that’s come in handy.