In the run-up to the men’s 5000-meter race at the Olympic Games in Paris on August 10, the Swiss sports brand On is presenting “To Chase a Dream” – the last episode of the Olympic short film trilogy “Dream Together” (persoenlich.com reported). Dominic Lobalu will also be competing on Saturday evening.
The 9-minute film follows the inspiring and emotional journey of Lobalu, an orphaned refugee from the war-torn region of South Sudan, to his first gold medal at the European Athletics Championships in Rome and his permission to compete in the Olympics.
“To Chase a Dream” picks up the story of exceptional athlete Dominic Lobalu and seamlessly follows the storyline of “The Right to Race” – On’s critically acclaimed documentary film that premiered at Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity 2023.
The tireless pursuit of the world-class runner
“The new film shows Lobalu’s endurance and resilience from a fresh angle and a different perspective,” says a press release from On about the short film. Directed by JM Harper and Hector Aponysus, the story shows the world-class runner’s tireless pursuit of his dream, but also the great support he has found from his team and the people of Switzerland, it continues.
Shot in Lobalu’s hometown of St. Gallen and in Rome, the film documents the developments, setbacks and ultimate climax of his story through a mix of personal and professional moments. The directors combine archive and live competition footage with intimate interviews to capture Lobalu’s ambition, drive, charm and humility as the 25-year-old approaches the pinnacle of his sporting dreams – competing in the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.
As the final episode of On’s “Dream Together” series, which celebrates the power of shared dreams in sports, “To Chase a Dream” follows two films also directed by Harper: “Beyond Number One,” which invites viewers into the world of 22-year-old Polish tennis sensation and world number one Iga Swiatek, and “The Heart to Race,” which explores the bond between OAC teammates, Kenyan runner Hellen Obiri and Italy’s Sinta Vissa. (pd/nil)
