Swimming for Gold

Carpenter is an exceptional swimmer.

It's no wonder she has fans all over the world.

Big things are on the cards for this American sweetheart.

Her coach is also her dad and a former Olympian.

He said that he's very proud.

Claire Carpenter does her patented flip turn

and heads into the final lap.

She's won the gold!

She's one of the most exciting swimmers on the American team

and it's easy to see why.

Claire Bear?

Claire!

Oh. gosh.

What?

We need to talk.

-I'll be in for ice cream at 3:00.

- -Now!

Oh my god.

Australia?

Ugh. an all-boys team?

Taking time off did not mean months of endless napping.

But I love naps.

Yeah. a little too much.

Listen. they need help preparing for the Nationals.

OK. the top finishers. they're Olympic qualifiers.

You know firsthand how important that is.

Cool. and what now?

-OK. Well. it's in Brisbane. -What?

Isn't that where Mikayla trains?

You're not going to see her.

You're gonna have your own suite in the coaches' quarters.

This... Hey. this is gonna be fun.

I'm having plenty of fun here.

Little too much.

Sweetheart. you haven't done anything since the last meet.

That was three months ago.

Disturbing news from the world of Olympic swimming.

where America's sweetheart Claire Carpenter

has gone viral.

After refusing to race. we attempted to interview her

and... well. see for yourself.

Can you explain why you refused to swim back there?

Looked like you were afraid of the water.

No cameras.

- Brad! -

Stop laughing!

While video of the incident has gained over 12 million views.

Claire Carpenter has dropped out of sight.

Begging the question. will she ever swim again?

-I sent apology letters. -And that was a great start.

You know what? I know it can be scary to face your fears.

but...

I know that you can get back in the water.

I just need a break.

OK.

So you're going to be picked up by car from Brisbane Airport.

dropped off at the camp...

where you will be met by Coach Bodhi.

Coach Bodhi?

Yeah. he's...

He's a guy I used to train with.

He's recently adopted some rather unorthodox methods.

Anyway. you got a month till the meet

and I think that's gonna be just enough time

to right the ship.

-Well. as long as I don't see her.

-You are there to coach. not compete.

So I guess this is it.

Proud of you for doing this. Your mom would be too.

Would she?

Sometimes I forget what she even sounded like.

Well that can happen after ten years.

OK. give me a hug.

Come here.

Hey!

-Healthy snacks only! -That's the beauty of a break.

Oh. hey. almost forgot.

Yeah? To replace the ones Mikayla stole.

Cool.

OK. well...

Call me if you need anything.

OK.

Hey. do you know where the...

Oh. thank you so much.

That's great.

Hello? G'day?

Anybody?

Good day.

Can I help you?

Yeah. I'm looking for a Bodhi Coachy.

I mean coach... Coach Bodhi.

Come on. I know where to find him.

Yeah. he has trouble with things like time and...

space for that matter.

Yeah. well I heard the training methods here

are a little... different.

Don't worry. Girls' team. they've got their act together.

And the boys?

Their captain does the best that he can.

It's just up here.

Brace yourself.

Bodhi?

Not now. Liam.

I'm on the verge of a winning mantra.

Still...

like the rattlesnake.

The mouse will come to you.

Yes. that's a winning mantra!

I'm Claire.

Uhhh?

Calvin's daughter.

Oh! Calvin Carpenter.

Best back 50 in a 200 individual medley

I've ever seen-- What time is it?

Oh. I'm sorry. time...

flies when you're manifesting success.

I need to write that down.

I'll leave you to it.

-Bye. Liam. -Bye.

"...success." OK.

Claire Carpenter!

Yeah.

Ah.

-Oh. -Oh.

That's a bit low.

Welcome... to Sundale.

Go. Sundale.

Let's go. This way.

So excited to have you here.

Ask and the universe shall provide.

Morning. Stefan. No running in the hallway.

Yes sir.

I am grateful the stars have aligned for your visit.

The boys aren't quite grasping

any of my motivational techniques.

Yeah. what techniques are you using?

The very latest.

Positive affirmation. visualisation. connectedness.

I'm surprised that isn't working.

Me too. I can't...

I can't bear to think of these kids without a team.

If we don't win at Nationals. we lose our sponsor.

Emu Milk.

And the camp will close.

Oh. want some help?

Oh. thank you.

Oh. Good morning. No running.

Are these the coaches' quarters?

There was a tiny... massive leak.

So you're in the girls' dorm now. Whoo-hoo!

Party. Pillow fights.

There's your bed and...

there's your desk and...

Uh...

I was promised my own room.

The sky promises rain...

yet there are deserts.

This is the only available bed.

OK. I guess I'll make it work.

-Mikayla Michaels? -Claire Carpenter?

I cannot live with her.

I have a rigorous training schedule and this disruption...

What is she even doing here?

I'm coaching.

Coaching what? Your ego?

Coaching future champions. something you'll never be.

I championed all over you last time.

-Oh come on. -Whoa. whoa. whoa.

Feel the energy.

Visualise a friendship blossoming between you.

If you can imagine it...

you can will it into reality.

What?

That doesn't make any sense.

Or does it?

You have an extra centimetre?

-Happy? -Not really.

-Hey! -What now?

We'll need to agree on some rules.

They'll have to do for now.

That counts as conversation.

Thank you.

Oh. my god! Oh. my god!

They told me you were here