Chronic Athlete Documentary

Chronic Athlete is a powerful and intimate documentary that explores the lives of athletes who break the mold of what strength looks like. These athletes live with chronic illnesses—conditions that are often invisible but impact every aspect of their training, competition, and daily lives. Through raw interviews, emotional storytelling, and behind-the-scenes moments, the film challenges the stereotype that athletes must be perfectly healthy to succeed.

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Told through the lens of filmmaker and athlete Maggie Bishop, who draws inspiration from her own experience living with a chronic condition, Chronic Athlete highlights the voices of individuals like Hayes Lightsey, Olivia Smith, Tressie Polk, Jessica Scoynersa, Lauren De Crescenzo, Amy Diction, Charles Stone, and Kelly Mashburn. Each story sheds light on resilience, identity, and the invisible battles that go unseen.

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Chronic Athlete isn’t just a sports story—it’s a human story about persistence, passion, and redefining what it truly means to be strong.