Top Cast
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Lauren Jackson
Alex Archer
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Josh Picker
Andy
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Chris Haywood
Mr. Jack
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Cathy Godbold
Maggie Benton
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Elizabeth Hawthorne
Mrs. Benton
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Bruce Phillips
Mr. Archer
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Grant Tilly
Mr. Upjohn
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Patrick Smith
Mr. Benton
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Mark Wright
Male Commentator
Overview
It is New Zealand 1959. Teen swimmer Alex Archer has to battle set backs, intense rivalry and personal tragedy in her bid to win selection for the 1960 Olympic Games in Rome.
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