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202529 minPG-13documentary

Andrus

202529 minPG-13documentary

Almost 10 years after his prison sentence, former world champion Andrus Värnik lives with his mother in his childhood home.

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Almost 10 years after his prison sentence, former world champion Andrus Värnik lives with his mother in his childhood home.

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Madis Reimund

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Andrus Värnik, a former world champion athlete, lives with his mother in his childhood home. Almost 10 years ago, he was sentenced to prison. Since then, he has faced the challenges of life after sports. The 29-minute documentary offers insights into his current reality and the adjustments required after a career in athletics. Värnik's story reflects the difficulties many athletes experience when transitioning to life outside of competition.

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