A documentary about Swedish Discus champion Ricky Bruch as he prepares for the 1984 Olympics. The film highlights Bruch's obsessive behavior regarding his training and preparations. Facing difficulties with the Swedish Olympic Committee, Bruch is denied the right to compete in the Olympic Games. Bent on revenge, he trains like an animal and competes in smaller competitions, ultimately throwing his career-best 71.26 meters (233 feet, 9 inches). Proving to himself and the world that he is the greatest, Ricky's throw would have won the 1984 Olympics by nearly 5 meters.
Stefan Jarl
Director
Ricky Bruch
Himself
Rolf Danneberg
Himself
Carl Fredrik Dymling
Himself
Bosse Hansson
Himself
Gina Hemphill
Herself
Gunnel Hettman
Herself
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