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Every day she tells her daughter, baby, you're not just a pretty face.

She says you've got to work much harder than every single man. All right, we've

got to move on. Let's go.

Coming. Wait.

Yeah, yeah, coming.

She goes to the same job every day.

She's overworked and unpaid.

Just cuz the way a body's made

I'm so excited. It's going to be the best season yet.

Put it

in. Give me the energy.

The swim is not starfish.

No, no, no.

Please don't quicken up, guys. Come on.

Rowan, why are you sitting so low?

Deep down.

I can do it myself.

I'm just trying to help.

Up.

Good. One more. Tight on the way down.

How about you? How about good?

You don't really want to be doing any more sports, do you? No.

No, no?

No.

What does it say?

Who do you think runs the world?

Girls, of course.

We're strong chicks in sport.

We're similar age, and we all live together.

International agreements are being forged on that.

I like it.

It's like a mantra or something.

you're working hard, Jackson.

Heavy rotation on the free, Annabelle.

Medley athlete, good job.

We've got pyramids next week.

Difficult program.

Your modelling agents can wait, Ed.

We're actually from Fair Sport Australia.

Edward Proxy, we need you to come with us.

Okay, everyone.

Remember to go to the recovery centre. Hot and cold bars will do you good.

There's no way I'm freezing my ass off and de -thawing it on a Friday night.

I'm going to the toga party.

Toga party!

Hey, I'm going to go to the party as well. Will I see you there?

No, I'm going to go recover.

Wait.

I'll come to yours later.

Yeah? All right.

Come on, Merce.

I'll come with you.

Why don't the others ever recover?

It's only ten minutes.

Just us.

Every day.

I'm sorry, that's what I meant.

So have you bought shoes yet?

No.

I don't have the money.

Still?

Mark, you don't have to.

No.

There you go. I just transferred you $100 for some condoms. You didn't have

do that. Don't argue, okay? Just buy them.

And enjoy yourself while you're on the sunny coast. You deserve it.

Thanks.

It's all right.

Let's go. Come on, back to work. Yeah, let's go.

Alone at last.

What?

Nothing.

No. Yeah?

I feel weird saying this, and, like, to be honest, maybe it's not my place, but

I saw Sam out, and he was with someone.

Yeah, I know.

Have you two broken up?

No. Am I missing something?

He wants to try and open a relationship.

Fuck! Since when?

I haven't agreed to it.

I don't want to talk about it. I just... I need to figure myself out.

We're meant to test us for another month.

Coach said... Ed, what's the test going to say?

I just can't believe it. Are you on steroids? Steroids?

No.

A banned substance.

Do you remember that international coach who came out six months ago?

Yeah. Well, he said this stuff.

What stuff?

This stuff was going to help me recover.

Okay, it's not steroids. You know I'd never do that.

But... Well, I just thought it was this cool recovery aid in Yui.

You'd know I'd never cheat.

Come on, you have to believe me.

Well, I think it's weird if you come to lunch if we're going to break up.

Yeah, Sam, I'm just not sure about this whole open relationship thing.

Yeah, I know I need to make a decision.

Chelsea?

No, Sam, I didn't go to the press. I don't know who did. Maybe your parents?

Look, I've asked Mum and Dad not to mention her.

I'd appreciate it if you did the same.

Annie!

Okay, bye.

It's nice to see you, Annie, but it's too bad Sam feels under the weather.

I cooked his favourite.

So, how's your hobby going, love? My hobby? You know, you're running around.

Mum, it's not a hobby, it's a profession.

Do you get paid?

Oh, no.

It sounds like a hobby.

Oh, your brother just got tenure.

Good for James.

Still, we can't have it all.

At least you have the guy.

I'd be so worried if all you had going for you was this athletics thing.

Mum, it's not all I have going for me.

Sam's going to be a doctor. At least he can take care of you. Daddy's not going

to look after me. I'm going to get a degree in sport and exercise science.

has really got things happening.

Yeah, about that. Don't tell me you two are having problems.

Every relationship has problems, Annie. You probably just need to say sorry.

Dad, it's not really a say sorry type thing.

Annie, he's the best thing in your life.

I mean, your grades are fine.

Your career is non -existent. Mum, I'm a full -time athlete.

I thought you said you didn't have any money. I don't. I'm a student.

No money sounds like no career to me, Annie.

Look, is it really the best time to be moving out? It was time.

So?

How are your new housemates?

Yeah, good.

Good. I've only been there a week, so I don't know them super well yet, but it's

good to be with other student athletes who are sharing the same routine.

Nanny, you play your cards right?

And you and Sam will be married in a few years.

Okay, sorry. You and Sam will make beautiful babies and all this will be

you.

I don't care who his father is.

Cheats are cheap.

Welcome, everyone.

I'm sure that this is going to be our best year yet.

We've got some athletes competing right now, actually. Some really promising

sports stars of tomorrow.

How'd you go?

100 grams over.

On the bike, let's go.

Come on, sweat it out.

As I used to be an elite athlete myself, I guess I'll give it to you straight.

Come on!

That's it.

Sooner or later...

In the world of elite sport, you'll find you have to make a choice.

Sport has to be your number one priority, always.

It can't be a boyfriend or a girlfriend or a side passion or even a

degree.

I know I'm probably not meant to say this, but elite sport demands a choice.

Squadron bench done. Deadlifts are coming up.

Elite competition will push you to the limits.

To the edge.

Okay, so we've got two options here.

Either we keep it at the same weight, because if you're not living there... Or

we add an extra five kilos and we go for the win.

You're taking up too much space.

Let's fucking do it. Yeah? Go for the win. Yeah.

Tim, we're going to go for 200.

Let's go.

Come on.

Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome Sylvia Orman.

And of course, we need white light for at least two of the three judges in

to get a good look today.

Come on, this is it. Go.

Go, Sylvia.

Put the down, white light there.

Red light from the centre judge, waiting for the third judge.

Why make this choice?

Sport gives you purpose.

Or it can, if you let it.

I understand that some of you are still reeling

from the tragedy last summer.

Sport is brutal.

And I would urge anyone to get help if you need it.

Grief counseling is available to everyone, and the Fork family has

scholarship that any Institute athlete can apply for.

And it's in Chelsea's name.

All right, thanks, Billy.

Wordy as usual.

I'm Scott Vickers, head of the Institute.

It's not best to dwell on the past.

We're not concerned with normal people who want normal lives.

The agony and the ecstasy.

That's sport.

Yeah, maybe some of you can find that sort of thing in something else, but

here.

I'm here to help the very few, the top of you, reach your potential. And

me, there will only be a few.

It is a privilege to be here.

This institute does not tolerate weakness.

Thank you.

Oh, I wish I didn't bum out my squat.

It's a win, Phil.

Take it.

Do you even have a life outside of me in the gym?

You must know.

I've got a date this weekend.

Really? You remember that hottie from the gym?

Uh, Ellen?

It's Eleanor.

Right.

She's pretty, eh?

Yeah.

She is.

Well? One.

No big deal.

Winning is all that matters.

We need to get you some sort of hobby. I just asked my parents.

I already have one.

Who wants food?

Me. I'm starving.

I had to cut down three kilos for this comp, so keen for a refeed.

Actually, I don't know much about you girls other than your sports.

That's about it, really?

Sport?

I'm sure there's more to you than that.

Not really.

I don't want more.

Don't you have a boyfriend?

About time we changed things up around here, ladies.

Hens before men, chicks before dicks, and holes before poles.

Are you dating anyone?

Nah.

Single life, baby.

I just play things casually.

Wouldn't want to miss out on an opportunity, you know?

You're allowed to have your own life.

Mum really wanted me to come train here.

Paris swimming in Japan is hard. They've got all these rules, like I wouldn't be

able to dye my hair any other colour than black, but I want to compete for

What?

And your boyfriend?

He has one or two?

Yeah, but his urine just tested positive for a banned substance.

Which one? Was it a human growth hormone, anabolic steroids or a recovery

I think it's a recovery drug. He said he did it accidentally, that an old

American coach gave it to him, but I don't know if I believe him. No, I check

everything I put in my body, like cord and flu meds, pain stuff.

Oh, even my smoothies.

But... I don't know, maybe you trusted his coach.

I know my coach is the only person I trust.

Oh, my God.

Let's play Tinder.

Come and download it.

There's not a lot of talent out there, if I'm completely honest, but... Are you

completely straight?

Bye. Yeah, straight.

Haven't decided?

Doesn't matter, because... I'm sorry, guys, I, um, I gotta go.

I'll see you later.

Was it something I said?

Do you love me?

What? Do you love me?

Like, I'm trying to understand, Sam.

I don't know why you'd want to be with other people if you love me.

You're the only person I've ever loved.

Annie, I love you.

I just think if we can both explore our sexualities, we will be so much better

together.

Aren't you, like, going to get attached emotionally to people you're sticking

your genitals inside?

I feel like you're not making a choice, Sam.

I won't get attached.

Okay.

Seriously? Yeah.

Okay. Yeah?

There's a lot of stuff being said today.

But let me remind you, in Australia, it's innocent until proven guilty.

So while one of our athletes is under scrutiny, don't speculate and go running

your mouth like a galah.

Let's focus on your training.

He's made us look bad, Julie.

Australia's going to think us swimmers are a bunch of cheats.

Physical and mental health are linked to heart conditions like... What do you

think, Annie?

Sorry, what's the question?

Cardiovascular toxicity.

What? Caleb, would you like to give us the answer?

Yeah, it's cardiovascular toxicity.

Remember to check the blackboard for all upcoming assessment information.

See you next week.

I'm not good at this, Uni.

I'd much rather be out there, running.

You're actually switched on. But you don't seem...

Especially passionate about cardiovascular toxicity.

Is anyone?

Actually, yeah.

What I'm saying is, you'd get good grades if you tried.

Why bother?

I don't love anything besides sport.

Hey, Murphy.

Yeah?

Wait up.

I know where you looked familiar the other day at the gym.

Oh, yeah? So you're, like, super smart.

You knew that answer on opera and conditioning or whatever.

I just read the textbook.

You read the textbook?

Yeah, weren't we meant to?

Nobody actually reads those.

Now I feel we are. It's David here from the Institute.

Yeah, it's just the head of Indigenous services.

Oh. What tribe are you a part of?

The Arrokoon country.

Cool. I don't really know much about Indigenous stories. Such a problem with

way they teach in school.

What's the Sunshine Coast country? The Gubbi Gubbi people.

Oh, okay.

Yeah. I'm from up north, actually, so I got to hear all my dreamtime stories

from my family.

So cool.

Hey, I was just going to grab a coffee.

Do you want one? If you want.

Yeah, sure. Let's hang.

Cool.

All right, don't forget to do your homework this week. Read chapter three.

Like, I've seen them together on campus.

He's an Olympian. Like, a natural Olympian, not a Paralympian. And he

Like, I've seen him in ads and stuff.

So I never knew why he was dating her.

I guess it makes sense now.

We've got some officials from Ferris Sport coming soon to supervise these,

especially after last summer's unfortunate event.

Yeah. So, fill it out accurately.

Keep in mind that mental strength is imperative to all elite athletes.

Why didn't you come training? I'm not feeling great.

Thank you.

All right.

Good.

Good, good.

Annie, can you stay behind?

Maybe you need a break.

Uh, yeah, maybe.

Are you okay, Chelsea?

I'm fine.

Do you guys believe in heaven?

I believe in life after death, reincarnation, people's souls being

and over again.

I find it strange here in Australia how people don't believe in life after

death, not really being spiritual at all.

I was always taught about the dream time.

It's kind of awesome.

There's this concept of everyone and the land being inhabited of ancestral

figures, kind of like superheroes.

My mum always said that the dream time is complex, but it refers to eternity

creation. I know it's not heaven, but it's close to it in a way.

I wouldn't have thought that's what you believed, Sylvia.

Well, I think it's impossible for energy to just disappear.

Like, something has to happen, right?

Everyone.

You never talk about Chelsea.

Wasn't she your best friend?

Yeah, she is.

Was.

You can talk to us if you want to.

There was just too much pressure on her.

She didn't start out like that. She used to be the one that laughed the loudest.

I guess it just shows that it can happen to anyone, right?

Best to just focus on the future.

Back and forth.

Bring the chase.

100 % intensity.

When your partner gets over the line, you go, okay?

Those who fall behind will have to learn to chase.

Go!

Annie shouldn't be catching you there quickly, Piper.

Take a step back, Annie.

I bet she did.

Has anyone here run before? At least three times.

And go!

Terrible form, Annie. Even worse, Piper.

Has anyone here run before?

Has anyone here run before?

Have you lost that weight I talked about, Ella?

I'm trying.

Hey. You were really good today. Really? Yeah. I don't think Robin thought so.

Ah, okay.

Recovery? No, I'm just going to go have a stretch, but I'll see you soon.

Yeah, okay.

See?

She's said it three times.

It was two of your massive cheats. Ah, I thought you were paying attention.

You're too competitive, Murr.

You're going down.

I'm not. I'm going to win on pure determination alone.

Right.

So, um, I just thought I'd take this opportunity to see how you've been going

with everything.

With the open relationship?

Yeah.

Yeah, it's a bit weird, I guess.

You missed that.

Did it on purpose.

I just thought we should probably establish some ground rules.

Okay.

So, no emotional connection to anyone except each other.

Got it.

And, um, no one from the track team.

Because... Because it would be weird.

Exactly, yeah.

Um, anyway, I'm going to go get us some drinks, so I hope for you.

Uh, can you make a diet? Of course.

And a vodka Red Bull for me.

Uh, Sam, stay for the two weeks. That's fine, it's not going to affect me.

And I'm just having one so I can still get it home.

Okay.

Can I just get a book and a die card, please?

Come on.

Someone will see us. I don't want to break the rules.

Coach said I could train here by myself with all the...

Look, I promise we have permission.

I don't. Then we'll come clean Monday morning.

If we come clean Monday.

You can't lift me.

I want to bet.

Whoa! Hey, hey, put me down.

Told you I could.

Sorry.

Hey, who wears a pants in your relationship, mate?

Your mum does.

Wanker.

Hey, is your wrist still bad?

No, whatever.

Hey, when did the thing finish?

What, the movie?

Yeah.

A couple of hours.

Why? Got a guy coming around.

Anything serious?

Nah, just went off, I reckon.

I can't do a one -night stand.

I end up talking too much, and then I start liking them, and then I feel bad,

then I cook them breakfast in the morning, and before you know it, we're

years into the relationship.

Specific?

Nah.

I'm keen for a relationship.

I know it's early, but I really like Eleanor.

She's the only girl I've liked ever since... Do you

ever feel like you want something proper one day?

Not from whoever this guy is who's coming around.

Yeah, I guess you're committed to sport, right?

Of course.

I'd never choose a relationship over my sport.

I get it.

Married to sport.

And committed to my coach.

I think you're the best relationship I've ever had.

You think everyone hates me?

I never felt like you cared about what everyone else thinks.

But I do.

Did you take the drug?

I didn't know.

You didn't know what?

That it would test positive?

Saying I didn't know.

I know you're such an honest person. You're... I love that about you.

But I wouldn't lie.

Truly?

Truly.

Okay.

I believe you.

My God, I'm so excited for us to train at the Institute.

I know, it's going to be the best season yet.

Training buddies.

It's going to be so good.

Good rep.

Thanks. I'm going to hit the gym.

Wait.

I've got a better idea.

Morning,

gorgeous.

Morning.

So I've got to go to the gym.

What?

So I've got to go.

Then why don't I wait here?

It's early.

It's not that early.

And when you get back...

We can take it up a level.

Set.

Oh, um, I think you mean take up the weight.

A steady amount of repetitions in a series.

Uh, so, I'm not actually looking for anything.

Nah, okay, yeah.

I get it.

I'll see you on campus.

Yeah, sorry, I'm coming.

The traffic is terrible.

Get a life. Yeah, see you soon.

Okay, bye.

Do you hate me?

What? Where's this coming from?

Never mind.

Nobody who knows you could ever hate you, Murph.

Are we talking about them?

Look, maybe he's, like, intimidated.

I know lots of guys would be.

My brother was the same.

Girls should be allowed to be fast, or strong, or whatever they want to be.

Whatever they are.

But most of the guys I know, no offence, they just can't stand it if I beat them

at anything.

Well, you're pretty bad at losing.

Nah, but I get your mirth.

No one should have to pretend or make themselves small for somebody else.

It was the same for me in high school.

Being a nerd and all that.

Do I intimidate you?

No.

You'll be around.

Go ahead,

Yui. Great lung capacity.

It's good to have you back too, Ed. Thanks so much, Coach.

It means the world to me.

Can you give us a minute?

As I said to the group, Ed, innocent until proven guilty.

Now, I watched your father swim when I was a junior, Ed.

One of the best swimmers this country's ever seen.

He stood for integrity.

Now, my gut says that this is all a mistake.

I trust my gut, Ed.

Thanks so much, coach.

Nara Sylvia, as an Institute student athlete who identifies as the First

Australian, we'd love to have you speak at our Indigenous Youth Day next month

on Kabi Kabi Country.

Let's hit the clubs tonight, girls.

No, I've got to compete this weekend. It's no biggie. Just don't drink. Come

Guess that's settled then.

Party!

I want to.

Do you want to come back with us?

We'll make it worth your while.

Yeah, promise.

My turn.

Come on, then.

We'll start.

Yeah, just let it be. Come on.

How did we get lucky?

Were you thinking about me? Yeah, I was.

Hey, what are you doing here?

Ben, do you want me near Matthew?

It's great to see you guys getting along.

What do you want?

What? He said, what do you want, want, want?

So, um, obviously acting in a calorie deficit is, um, uh, bad.

This guy's a joke.

Shut up, mate.

It's making me so hungry.

Do you even have a nutrition regime?

I've seen you eat a whole pizza before lunch.

Yeah.

I don't know. I don't think about carbs.

I'm done.

If you don't like me when I'm bulking, you definitely don't deserve me when I'm

shredding.

And, well, obviously, elite athletes are extremely healthy.

And... Yeah.

Things like making weight, which I'm doing right now, isn't that healthy?

My roomie throws up all the time at training as well.

So actually a lot of what we do is unhealthy.

Cool.

Well, we want health.

Next slide.

So in terms of legal substances that could help, there's caffeine and

juice and...

Yeah. What about recovery aids?

Just because some of the swimmers were pretty confused about it before.

Check their sport, Piper.

Yeah, well, I guess it's just confusing with, like, cold and flu meds and stuff.

Look, you seem like a smart girl, so I hope it's not too confusing.

And that goes for all of you.

Do not put anything into your body without checking fair sport first.

There's an app for that.

Yep. Yep.

Great work, Garrett, and thanks very much, Scott. Always very direct.

I used to find when I was an athlete I could eat pretty much whatever I wanted

and still look pretty good.

You're a female.

But it's not all about looking good.

It's about the fuel that you put in your body, the highest quality.

Eat well and check the Fair Sports app.

That is all.

Hey, nice.

How'd that feel? Yeah, that felt really good. How'd it look?

Yeah, good.

We'll go a bit extra, eh? Yeah. Put a 10 on 8, bud? Yeah.

See?

A dedicated athlete.

Good job, you.

even know my name.

Well, at least they like you.

I lost a thousand followers on Insta, so, you know.

Well, I got tested this morning.

Again.

I'm sorry, Yui.

Truly.

But my sponsors must not make me famous.

I don't know how I'm going to survive.

The girls are putting on a housewarming party later.

Do you want to come to the party?

Sam?

Was your hamstring all right?

Um, no, it's been playing on this whole time.

Come on, let's head down.

No, it's okay. Enjoy the view for a bit.

All right.

You came to come later?

Um, yeah, I guess.

I just, I don't know, I get worried sometimes.

About what?

You're just doing so well for yourself. I just feel like you're going to leave

me behind sometimes.

Sam, you leave you behind?

You're the one that wanted the open relationship.

Yeah, I know, but I'm committed to us.

Really? Yeah. It's not always going to be like this.

We're going to figure ourselves out, discover ourselves sexually, and then

until we're not fast anymore, and then it'll just be you and me forever.

Just us.

I just wish you'd stop running away from me.

Well, I mean, I'm always going to run.

Not forever, eh?

Hey! Thanks for making it.

Hello.

Oh, come on, it's my song.

You say that about every song. Yeah, but there's just so many masterpieces.

Sprint chicks, hey?

Not like these swimmers.

Hey, don't say that about Yui.

Say, Yui, can I talk to you for a sec?

How did Sylvia find all these people?

I think they're mostly uni students in the sports program.

Did you invite the swimmers?

I put it in the chat.

They removed me.

Um, no one replied.

How are you doing?

I feel like... Everyone's always watching me. I've been tested three

your test.

I'm drowning.

Yui, my career might be over.

I know, Ed.

Yui, wait.

I'm sorry.

I'm going to grab us some drinks.

Yeah, me one too.

Yui, you've got a con coming up. Come on.

No.

So, you and Mark, eh?

Yeah, we went out last week.

Do you like him?

Good looking guy.

That's not what I asked.

I've never been good at dating.

I don't like, you know, letting people down.

Cause... Mate!

Say sorry. No, no, no.

Phil, Phil's fine. No, no, no. Say sorry.

Say sorry. Say sorry. Chill out.

Chill out. Hey, Mark.

Mark, how you doing?

Fuck's sake.

Say we get you an Uber, eh?

Come on, let's go. I'll walk you out. Sorry, I didn't mean to cause a scene.

Look, I learned early on that you need to stand up for yourself.

Otherwise, you'll never get what you want.

Right. Look, I'm sorry.

Let's go get you a towel.

Come on.

Yui.

Come on, let me in.

It's just you and me like in the beginning.

Do you remember when I first asked you out and you said no?

And I spent forever at training trying to convince you.

Then you finally agreed to go out with me.

You asked me so many questions.

I thought I was having a bad hair day, but...

You didn't care about any of that.

You never did.

You only care about me.

Now I only care about you.

Shit. Just a second.

Actually, I need a tampon.

I don't normally get one.

Period. You need to keep one for emergencies.

One or two at home and one or two in your sports bag.

Do you get a regular one?

I sometimes skip it.

You're on it now, aren't you? Sorry, guys. I need the bathroom.

Sort of emergency.

We've synced up.

Yeah, I'm on the pill. I just forgot to take it yesterday.

I'm normally better than this.

That's a weird thing to say.

Are you better than a period?

Big girls don't get period.

Righto. Practice safe sex at least.

Oh, Yui, Annie, I borrowed a condom, whoever's it was.

Yeah, sorry, I'm not used to talking about sex.

Annie, girls get their period.

It's like Jurassic Park.

Nature finds a way.

I don't know.

It's stupid to risk actually tearing your hamstring if it's not 100%. Just go

home.

I'd prefer to stay and watch my girlfriend.

The only thing worse than inviting a family member is getting a boyfriend to

come. You won't help her moping around like this.

Drive home, see the physio, and we'll see you in seven days.

Hey, hey.

I thought I'd be okay.

Come on, do the smart thing.

I know.

I've been looking forward to this, you know. You and me.

A few nights away and... Anyway, good luck.

Come out hard.

Okay. Okay.

Another year, another state champs. Remember I'm opens now, so I have to

against Riley?

Yeah. You didn't see?

She posted on Instagram this morning. She's not competing.

I don't check socials on comp day, you know that, but... Wow, okay.

Anyway, you should get out of here. Yeah.

Bye. A Bachelor of International Studies allows us to discover the world of

global connection.

This program is designed to help us to navigate the contemporary world order.

Don't worry about if you didn't know the answers.

It's just prequel.

The more important stuff is on the horizon.

at Queensland Athletic Championship.

Beautiful sunny day here in Brisbane at the Queensland Sport and Athletic

Centre. We're going to see some highs and lows here of track and field. It is

the original sport back to the Greek in ancient Athens.

We've got plenty of action on the field and on the track.

We've got a huge amount of talent on display here.

Beautiful again, beautiful sunny day.

We've got the big men in the circle.

We see some highs and some lows in the field as well.

This is where it all comes down to the Queensland Championship.

Who's going to find themselves at the top of the podium here? We do have a

short women's 100 metre final.

Winning the heat means nothing.

It's the final that counts.

We've got to hold each other accountable.

Absolutely. You know how I can get it.

Whatever happens, promise that we'll always be there for each other.

Yeah, always.

Thanks for coming. I need to study more.

No problem.

Okay.

Describe emotional detachment.

Difficulties creating or maintaining personal relationships or...

avoiding people, places or activities because they're associated with past

trauma or event.

Okay, so you don't need a study partner.

Do you have any meets coming up?

Yeah, a couple of weeks. I just started cutting down weight. I make 75.

So don't feed me too much.

Can you be 75 .5?

No, I have to be under 75.

What are you now?

78.

Don't say anything.

Just a guy from the other night.

Sylvia!

The other night.

The things you did to me.

I need you.

I really need you.

What?

Who was that?

It was a hookup. Sylvia.

What? It's the 21st century.

Okay, but...

It's not right to ignore him.

She'd be nice.

I don't know him anything.

Plus, I'd prefer to spend my time with people I like.

Oh, no. What's wrong? I love this play.

Oh, not my scene.

Hey, could I get a Coke and a Diet Coke?

What? I know you drink all that.

You sure you don't want a victory cocktail?

Hell no. I want a PB at National. And then I'll finally beat Sam.

Caleb, what are you doing?

This was something that we couldn't see.

But I've been watching you and watching me.

You've been running through my mind. How can it be bad when it feels so right?

I can't hold it any longer.

The fire getting stronger.

I want the taste of your skin.

I know you won't let me in.

I want to be part -time friends and full -time lovers.

I can't believe you brought your metal out dancing.

I like holding it, you know, the weight.

I always feel like this after I win a race. I know what you mean.

It's like drugs, right? Better.

Better than drugs? Yeah. Yeah, better than sex?

I don't know about that one.

Don't tell Sam I said that.

Maybe you're not having sex with the right person.

You shouldn't say that.

Why not?

I shouldn't have said that.

Sam and I actually have really great sex.

Annie. Don't.

What?

Just, um, I...

I think you're about to.

Yeah.

Just don't.

You're going to have to make a choice, him or me.

But for the record, I want all of you.

What about we get out of here, we have victory sex, and then you tell me which

is better, winning or sex? Caleb.

What? I can't pretend you haven't said that now. Stop thinking.

It's like Robin said, practice perfect, and then when the time comes, just let

it all go.

Let it go, Murphy.

I'm the right choice. Hey, guys.

Hi.

Oh, my God. Were you two just about to... Of course not. Fuck off, Papa.

Murphy. Hey.

He's not the right choice.

Hey, Sylvia. It's Chad. Call me later. Yeah, call me.

Good morning. Does Edward Proxy live here?

No. Who's asking?

If you're a reporter, you can fuck off.

I have some information. I'll take it.

Oi! Get back here!

What am I meant to do with this?

Sam, I'm here.

I haven't even gone home yet. I just came straight from the hotel.

Hey!

Um, look, it's not the best time, Annie.

I mean, it's time to let me in.

Is someone here?

Sam? I don't know if he's told you about me, but I'm his girlfriend.

He can leave now.

Annie, there's... Hey.

No.

I hope you guys can work it out.

Do you want to come in?

Her.

You broke the rules, though. I know you got with Caleb.

What?

I saw the video. What video?

Let me guess.

Piper.

Just so you know, we never hooked up.

We came really close and then I... I remembered us.

I actually came here to tell you that I love you and that I want us properly,

not in an open relationship.

Sam, I thought we had the real thing. Annie, we do.

We did.

Bye, Sam.

What does it say?

It's some sort of a list.

A database or... Can I have a look?

It's got a list of swimmers from all over Australia and a list of recovery

Ergogenic aids, endostein, a deal, creatine, HMB.

What does it all mean?

These are all legal, Yui.

What Ed took was probably legal.

Then why did he get this positive?

I don't know. He shouldn't have. Ed shouldn't have.

Or at least didn't have the knowledge of it.

Yui, this might clear him.

Lactic session.

Now, those of you who did well at states might think you'll have it easy today.

You won't.

This is meant to hurt.

And if it doesn't, then you're not doing it right.

So 400, 300, 200, 100, flat out.

Face your tempo.

Are you okay?

Shit.

What?

I have a weight up.

Annie, this is ridiculous.

Don't you get it, Sam? I would do anything to win.

Anything. Annie.

Can't you give me the respect?

Annie, I do respect you. I've never done anything behind your back.

We're done, Sam.

Any. Murph, you okay? I'm fine.

I'm fine.

Up.

Very good. One more.

Come on. Core tight.

Push. No.

Let's pack up. No. Sylvia, you've got two back -to -back competitions.

You're supposed to be cutting weight. You've got no energy and you...

You need to know your body.

Let's just get through this week.

I'm sure at weigh -in you'll feel a lot better.

Can I stay?

You can, as long as you promise to pack up afterwards.

Sure, Mark.

Just another few reps.

Just know when to call it quits, all right?

Yeah.

How do you reckon we went?

All right, team.

We're going to do this out here in the open.

Selections for nationals are in.

Everyone here is competing.

Let's go!

With the exception of Ed.

Obviously everyone here knows that Ed's been under some scrutiny. Well, turns

out that he's suspended.

About time.

Until his FSA investigation.

Again, innocent until proven guilty.

You'll be right, mate.

We've always got a spot here on this team.

But right now, your season's over.

Hey. I didn't know the gym was closed. No, it's fine. I stayed behind.

I had a bit of a frustrating session.

Sorry? No, don't worry. You can't win them all.

I'm... Happier now that you're here.

I'd help you pack up, but, um... I've seen you with your little kettlebells.

Working on your fitness.

Why do you like this so much?

The sport.

The gym.

It's my domain, you know? I haven't really had anything outside of sport

makes me feel this way.

You ever been in love?

No.

I guess love's as close as I've come to feeling passion.

Never mind. No, that's cool.

That's just not me.

Things outside of sport are just less clear.

Less clear?

Like people lie?

Yeah. Okay, make your deal then.

We'll never lie to you.

Okay.

You are so strong.

It's... Intimidating?

Beautiful.

Okay, I want the truth then. Okay.

Do you... Do you like me?

Of course I do.

Not like that.

You said you'd tell me the truth.

Don't worry about it.

Yes.

Yes what?

Yes, I... like you like that I just don't know what that means I've never

liked a girl before and it's weird and confusing and I don't

you've

got a thing about you I just can't live without you

Your looks intoxicate me.

And even though your thoughts hate me, there's no one like you,

Ellen.

I'll make a statement.

A character witness to the press.

I'll say you didn't know.

You'd do that for me?

I believe you.

I appreciate it, Yui.

I know.

stupid.

Why would they have an awards night? A dance?

Right before we have to leave.

We won't have any fun.

You look gorgeous.

Ed, you're the model. And I'm in my dressing gown.

Oh, you should wear it. It becomes you.

Now...

I know it's cheesy, but when you think you've never gone to a dance before, I

wanted you to remember this one.

Then nobody else. I don't care about anyone else.

Really?

Maybe a little.

I mostly care about you.

You -wee.

Now, I'll have you home at a reasonable hour so you don't turn into a pumpkin.

And early night of fun.

Then tomorrow you'll drive down and compete the day after.

Does that sound like a plan?

Does anyone even know who's winning these awards? Yeah, it's always the

swimmers. Always.

Ready?

Up.

Hey,

have you seen Mark?

I can't talk right now. I've got to present the awards.

We recognize the best this institute has to offer.

Excellence is what we're all about.

And now, the two sports people of the year, male and female, are...

Jackson Kennedy and Yui Takahashi!

Who cares?

It's a stupid award anyway.

I'm just going to tell you that.

All

right,

now, the moments you've all been waiting for.

What do you mean?

You haven't been returning my calls.

I liked her, Sylvia.

I'm sorry.

But you were wrong for each other. And I like her.

I don't usually feel for people like this.

Not even for me?

Of course.

It's just... It's different.

Yeah, okay.

No, you know what? I had your back ever since you started here.

I just wish you'd had mine.

Mark. No, I'm done, Sylvia.

With what?

Training?

Being my coach? I never just wanted that.

I don't know if you do either. I just wanted all of you.

You don't even know what you want.

Come in. No.

Wait, Phil.

The other night was a mistake.

Say so.

It was.

Look, I didn't even know that you were bisexual and... I'm not bisexual or a

lesbian. I'm... I'm straight.

Never been with a girl.

I'm not bi.

I'm sorry, what are you? A person.

I like who I like.

Right.

Well...

I thought you liked me.

I do.

I did.

Look, I don't even know how I feel.

Whatever, Eleanor.

I'm far enough along to know that. I'm not going to convince anybody to like

You don't like girls?

Cool. Good luck.

There's a great deal of excitement in the crowd this year with Australian best

women present to not only gain the title of Australian fastest swimmer, but to

also make the Australian team and compete internationally for the title of

best in the world. With Australian law setting international recognition, it's

so great to see the women from the Institute here too. A facility that was

up to cater to the best young student athletes.

I'm sorry, but you'll be disqualified.

I can't do that.

That's the rule.

Can I get a medal?

I'll give you a medal.

And ice cream.

Why am I not winning?

He said I'm not winning.

When you swim, you're amazing.

If you want to continue this, we'll find you a way.

Do you

get

nervous? I do. All right, where's Yui?

We can't wait for that venue to be up and running and such a... Great place to

be. We know it's sunny. We know you put on the best events.

And it's going to be a wonderful place to see the best athletes in the world

compete right here in our backyard.

I could not agree with you more, Liesl. But eyes on the pool now for the 200

-metre individual medley here. Go, Yui! Eyes will be on Yui Takahashi. Come on,

Yui! For the Japanese swim team swimming out of the Institute here. Eyes on the

pool.

I'll be back!

Hey, good job, you.

It's actually you, E.

Oh, God.

Have I been saying that wrong this whole time?

I'm so sorry.

Why didn't you tell me?

I don't know.

I should have.

You, E, wait.

Um, well done.

Thank you.

I look forward to these extra sessions with you.

You're a good person, Caleb.

Chelsea would have liked you.

Thanks, Mum.

Hey.

Caleb, wait.

Wait. Are you just doing this to get back at Sam? No.

I'm sorry it took me so long to see you.

I hope I don't come off too wrong.

Nara, Sylvia, it's good to have you here today.

I have some Indigenous kids turning up and I need you to be inspiring.

I feel very inspiring today.

Well, come with your deadly uncle and I'll show you how to be inspiring. Come

on.

Hey, guys.

Hi. Hi.

So I'm Sylvia.

I'm from Arookin Mob and I'm a powerlifter.

Oh, cool.

So I lift heavy things in three different ways.

One is a deadlift, so it's heavy weight from the floor and I pick it up.

The second one is a bench press, so it's like doing a push -up but laying on

your back.

And the third one is a squat, so it's like sitting down on the loose.

All right, let's go play some games.

That's okay. Are you having fun, though?

Yeah? Well, there's more to life than just winning.

Yeah, that's the truth.

Hey, bub, come on.

Go and enjoy yourself.

I feel like I've always played sport just because it's what everyone else

expects me to do.

I've hated having this weight on me, like, my entire life.

Well, still with you, you must do what makes you happy.

Okay?

It's important.

Look, I understand you're thinking there now.

Annie. Hi.

Here for the skin cell test?

Yeah, yeah. Nice and early.

Come on in.

You've had a skinfold test before, right?

Good.

Are we waiting for anyone?

No. Let's get started.

Go ahead and take off your clothes.

Get

out

of there.

How's training?

Yeah, good. Thanks, Mr. Vickers.

Scott, please.

Okay, Scott.

Have you spoken to Chelsea's parents?

No, not recently.

It's unfortunate.

Things like this.

People dying.

No, no, no.

People exceeding their limitations.

There are rules in sport, Annie.

That's why I always like sport.

Yeah, I like that too.

And if you stick to those rules...

Everything works out.

You see, I don't think Chelsea quite understood that.

But you, Annie, you're a smart girl.

And if you stay in your lane, you'll have a very bright and promising future

here.

All right, you are done.

Put your clothes back on, Annie.

Well, this is it, folks. The National Athletics Championship.

What it's all about. All the blood, sweat and tears come down to just a few

short moments on the track. And who has what it takes to bring home the gold.

Our heaps are making their way out onto the track. And we've seen the favourites

get through to the finals.

Plenty of warming up going on. Do they have what it takes?

This June has a very strong showing here and I look forward to seeing what they

can produce in the final.

Anyone need the bathroom?

Okay,

let's

go.

Next up, we have the women's 200 -metre final. We have four of the girls

representing the Institute, Riley Day, who is the favourite, and a very

interesting rivalry with Annie Murphy and Piper McLean.

On your marks.

She's been running personal best all season.

But the win goes to Riley Day. What a fantastic run.

Well, Riley Day, what a race that was. You've proved yourself in tough

conditions before. You've got yourself the win and your fourth national title.

I know, it's really exciting. The conditions are really tough out there.

happy to have awesome competition out there. And I'm really looking forward to

the future. Well, let's everybody give Riley Day a round of applause. Our new

Australia's fastest woman, Riley Day.

Good luck, Sylvia. I'm going to go find Annie.

You don't have to go, Yui.

Well, I have to get back for an afternoon session and I just came to

Annie's final. You know it's always two sessions a day. Annie will be really

upset. I know.

How am I going to get home then?

I think you'll have a ride.

What are you doing here?

I, uh...

Came to watch a friend.

Tani. Really?

How'd she go?

She made the final. I think she got eighth.

Last.

Eighth. Right.

Wait, wait.

I'm confused.

You don't say. I've been googling bisexual and pansexual and allsexuals

all morning.

I just don't know what I am.

Why don't you just think less and we can figure us out.

Only a genius would tell someone to think less.

Some people like to think really hard about things.

It's overrated.

But I don't want to just be this nice, people -pleasing pushover. I want...

I want you.

I stopped

it. No, I

stuffed it. Sam, I got third last. I don't mean the brace, Annie.

I lost you.

Sam, you didn't want me.

Annie, I've always wanted... We... Losing you has been

the worst thing that's ever happened to me.

I thought I could fix all of our problems.

My problems.

But I just make everything so much worse.

And when I lose a race, I feel like I've died.

Like the champion in me just doesn't exist anymore.

It's agonizing.

Is it like that with us?

Sam, I... Annie, look.

I just wanted to go back to the way we were.

The beginning.

Can we try again?

Sam, I can barely undo my shoelaces right now.

Look, it's fine.

It's your choice.

I know I made my choice, and that's you.

She says she believes me.

She's going to be my character witness next week at the press conference.

No, she's not lying for me.

She genuinely believes me.

I know.

Look, it's better this way.

It's better for her that she doesn't know.

Every night this week.

Wonder what you're doing.

The song you listen to as you fell asleep.

And I want to know.

It's so tough.

Fit, I've got to go.

Where?

Training. It's time Mark and I start a new block.

How is Mark?

I don't know.

Now I've got to go training though.

Not saying that to kick me out of bed.

I want you here. I'm going to come back.

I've, um...

Of course it's the final exam.

The one that matters. I'm sorry I'm late.

You have one hour.

This dude is cheating.

I'm not. Yes, you are.

Who cares?

Everyone just calm down. Who cares? I would... Be fit.

Never.

Hey, Murph.

Hey.

How are you going?

Um... You've come to tell me you're back with him?

No. Sam and I are over.

Done.

You don't know how happy that makes me. I thought you'd want to know.

Yeah? Yeah.

So what happens now?

I'm really into sports.

Yeah. I could have guessed.

And I like you.

Like, does that mean you want to give this a go?

Because Murphy... Actually, Caleb, it means I need to give me a go.

What?

I'm done with men and relationships and distractions for now.

I've been torn this way and that and losing nationals last weekend made me

realise that I need to choose me.

But we've been great.

I know.

I know, Caleb.

But, um, I think Sam all those months ago had a point.

Track is my priority.

I just... I don't get why you can't have us both.

Because I've already tried an open relationship.

I'm not prepared to sacrifice anything for sport.

If you had to choose, me or track...

What would you choose?

You.

See, um, see, that's not my choice.

You should choose track or uni.

But me?

Hey, Annie.

Yeah?

I'll pay your training.

Hey.

Hey. You left bed. You didn't pick up your phone.

Yeah.

I've just been thinking.

You didn't show, eh?

No.

You been here the whole time?

Yeah.

All right.

Come on, then.

Understand you understand me.

What are you going to tell Ed? I'm going to tell them you gave me the drugs.

You're not thinking clearly, Ed.

And we both know you're weak.

You haven't been convicted of anything.

And the false proof trail I gave to clear you keeps you head in the game.

At worst, you'll get a two -year ban for accidental consumption. At best, you'll

be back in the pool next week.

Think of your future.

I hate lying.

I've lied to my squad, my coach, my girlfriend. This is how it's going to

out if you tell the truth, Ed.

You will be banned.

For life.

Your girlfriend will leave you, your squad will abandon you, and your

will be over.

And as for me, I will be fine.

I will deny the charges, the act of a desperate man.

There is no evidence.

You seem to forget that that was your choice.

In the case of Edward Proxy versus Fair Sport Australia, we have Yui Takahashi

here to make a statement to the recent claims that the accused did not

consume a banned substance.

In reference to the case of Edward Proxy, could you tell us, in your own

what you know?

Yui Takahashi has agreed to make one statement, and there'll be no further

questions.

Why'd you do it?

I had a choice.

I didn't want to take yours away.

We're done, aren't we?

For what it's worth, I'm sorry.

Hey! Are you alright?

Come in!

Come on!

I'm coming!

Let's go!

Come on, Yui. Let yourself

go

wild.

Play wrong.

Never stay the same.

Play your own game.

Beat your own drum.

Set your own pace.

Never stay the same.

Never stay the same.

Never stay the same.