Aired Sunday July 1, 8:00pm - 9:10pmon BBC Four

Storyville

Olympic Dreams of Russian Gold - Over the Limit

`You're not a human being, you're an athlete,' 20-year-old Rita is told by one of her two merciless coaches as she prepares to represent Russia in rhythmic gymnastics at the Olympics. It is the most crucial year of her career and her last chance to achieve her ultimate dream, a gold medal. However gracefully Rita catches rings or rolls a ball across her shoulders, her coaches expect more from her, time and again.

Category
Documentary / Anthology
Original air date
2018-07-01