Going the Distance
Synopsis
Eight athletes prepare for the August 1978 Commonwealth Games in Edmonton, with one competitor, Wioa, training by running around her school yard for 15 minutes a day.
Synopsis
Nixie Quark carves a baton from narwhal tusk in 1977. This baton will carry a message from Queen Elizabeth to the 11th Commonwealth Games in Edmonton, Alberta, on August 3, 1978. The film follows eight athletes from various Commonwealth countries as they prepare for the event. Wioa Catotti, a 13-year-old from Kenya, trains by running around her school yard. The documentary captures the challenges and triumphs of these athletes as they compete over ten days in Edmonton.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- Meet Wioa Catotti, a young athlete from Kenya.
- See the baton carrying a message from Queen Elizabeth.
- Follow the excitement of the 11th Commonwealth Games.
- Find out how athletes cope with unexpected setbacks.
Did You Know
- Nixie Quark carved a baton from narwhal tusks in 1977.
- The Commonwealth Games in 1978 featured competitors from 48 countries.
- Wioa Catotti was only 13 years old when she was discovered running.
- Wioa trains by running around her school yard for just 15 minutes a day.
- Cook Islands sent only one competitor to the Commonwealth Games.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who carved the baton for the 11th Commonwealth Games?
Nixie Quark, a Canadian, carved the baton out of a piece of narwhal tusk.
How many competitors did the Cook Islands send to the Commonwealth Games?
The Cook Islands sent one competitor to the Commonwealth Games.
When did the 11th Commonwealth Games take place?
The 11th Commonwealth Games took place in Edmonton, Alberta, starting on August 3rd, 1978.
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