“You could get the best wave of your life, or die.” That’s how surfers describe Teahupoo in Tahiti. Now you too can experience the thrill and terror of this Olympic surfing venue in “Come to The Edge“.
“Come to the Edge” is a new surfing documentary from Surfing Australia and World Wide Mind that will officially premiere on the Nine Network next week, featuring exclusive access and interviews with Molly Picklum, Tyler Wright, Ethan Ewing and Jack Robinson as they prepare for the biggest sports event on the planet.
Join Australia’s Olympic surfing team in never-before-seen footage, as we go behind the scenes with their inner circle of family and friends. From surfing legends Joel Parkinson and Nathan Hedge to some of team Australia’s fiercest rivals: Jordy Smith, Caroline Marks, Kanoa Igarashi, Griffin Colapinto and more.
“I think it’s the scariest wave in the world, for sure.” – Ethan Ewing
“It looks like a tsunami when it comes in.” – Jack Robinson
“The most challenging thing about surfing ‘Chopes’ is 100 percent, the fear factor.” – Molly Picklum
“Anyone who goes out there is a compete and utter psycho.” – Tyler Wright
Ben Nott from World Wide Mind said: “I love whichever medium I am lucky enough to be creating in, so writing and directing the “Come to the Edge” documentary was a truly interesting international adventure, as it combined two of my passions; filmmaking and surfing. Surfing Australia and my company, World Wide Mind, collaborated to produce a unique viewing experience. One that immerses viewers in the exciting physical and mental ride of the world’s best surfers, as they train on the world’s heaviest wave, Teahupoo in Tahiti, for the world’s biggest sporting event, the 2024 Olympics. I’m looking forward sharing the buzz with our audiences across the world.”
Surfing Australia CEO Chris Mater said: “This new documentary “Come to the Edge” will give viewers front row seats to the most terrifying wave on the planet with exclusive access to the world’s best athletes as they prepare for what will arguably be the best Olympics ever. We can’t wait to showcase this new Olympic venue to audiences that may be tuning in to surfing for the very first time. With competition set to take place during prime time in Australia, and unprecedented coverage from the Nine Network audiences will no doubt be glued to their seats. So please join us and “Come to the Edge” at Teahupoo next Wednesday night.”
Come to the Edge officially premieres on Channel Nine on Wednesday, July 17 after State of Origin Game 3.
Watch the trailer HERE.
About Come to the Edge:
“Come to the Edge” follows the journey of Australia’s Olympic Surfing team “The Irukandjis” as they prepare to compete on the notoriously dangerous Tahitian wave, Teahupoo.
Tyler Wright, Jack Robinson, Molly Picklum and Ethan Ewing, are not only competing against the top surfers in the world, they must also navigate an ever shifting ocean while attempting to ride the gaping dark hollow walls of water that break over this razor sharp coral reef.
It’s a journey that will have them all considering the edge of where they are willing to go, as they put themselves in harm’s way on a mission to be immortalised in Olympic history.
This could very well be the greatest sporting spectacle the world has witnessed, get ready to Come to the Edge.
Come to the Edge and the Irukandjis are proudly supported by Hyundai.
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