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Living Is Winning (2008) Online
Original Title :
Living Is Winning
Genre :
Creative Work / Sport
Year :
2008
Directror :
Linda Burns
Cast :
Andrew Johnston,Diana Johnston,Megan Melgaard
Writer :
Linda Burns,Andrew Johnston
Budget :
$500,000
Type :
Creative Work
Time :
1h 47min
Rating :
6.3/10

In the calm, cold water of Mirror Lake, the starting gun for Ironman Lake Placid is ready to fire. Andrew 'Drew' Johnston floats, waiting to battle competitors from all over the world as ... See full summary

Living Is Winning (2008) Online

In the calm, cold water of Mirror Lake, the starting gun for Ironman Lake Placid is ready to fire. Andrew 'Drew' Johnston floats, waiting to battle competitors from all over the world as they swim over, under, and around each other on a quest to qualify for the Ford Ironman World Championship. But for Drew, a different struggle weighs heavily on his mind and in his heart. In 2004, a recurring leg injury forced his withdrawal with 10 miles left in this race, something he never imagined possible. This injury led to a frightening diagnosis of Leukemia (CML). One year later, after the oral chemo Gleevac put his disease in remission, Drew began competing at an elite level again, and winning. But he had unfinished business, and his emotional return to Lake Placid serves as the backbone of this film. Throughout the grueling 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike, and 26.2 mile run, Drew retells his inspirational life story. From his introduction to cycling and early struggles with triathlon to his ...
Credited cast:
Andrew Johnston Andrew Johnston - Himself
Diana Johnston Diana Johnston - Herself
Megan Melgaard Megan Melgaard - Herself