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THE ATHLETE DEFINED PROJECT

Last week I launched a special initiative on Flickr called The ATHLETE Defined Project. As we head into the final months of post-production on the film ATHLETE, I wanted to start raising awareness about the documentary and to challenge people to think about what truly makes an athlete.




I invited hundreds of users in the Flickr community to share their images that capture the everyday athlete experience. From cups of Gatorade, to the agony of mile 20, to emotional reunions past the finish. When you focus on such details (and imagery), it allows you to look at what constitutes an athlete in a very different light. Beyond the gold, the glory, and the money. Each photo has a story. And each story has an athlete behind it.




The Project is a natural extension of the documentary and covers a much broader area than the film ever could. Many thanks to those who've graciously contributed their images on Flickr. I invite you all to take part in this project and help redefine what it means to be an "athlete".

flickr.com/groups/athletedefinedproject

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