Table for One
Jenny Gao / Mia Maramara
Running
time:
8mins
In her final bid for gold, New Zealand’s Chunli Li, faces the lonely road of isolation and self-funding in sport, unveiling the reality of her tireless commitment to win. Joining her after-hours reveals an intimate glimpse into the true sacrifice of a sporting legend whose hopes of achieving her lifelong goal begin to fade.
It was always my dream to go to the Olympics to win the gold medal. There’s not much time.Chunli Li
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