The duel we missed
About the film "The Duel we Missed" and its characters.
The Duel We Missed is the narrative of the dramatic events in the history of the Olympics of the seventies and eighties of the last century.
It is the story of competition between the world's strongest swimmers to set a record for swimming the 1500m under 15 minutes.
The story about athletes overcoming the barriers of physical fitness, personal life, and international politics of the 1970s -80s.
The film features unique chronicle footage of those years.
Who are the heroes of our film?
The film features Olympians:
🏆 John Phillips Naber - 1976 Swimmer, 4 Gold/1 silver medal;
🏆 Brian Stuart Goodell - 1976 Swimmer, 2 Gold Medals;
🏆 Ambrose "Rowdy" Gaines IV - 1984 Swimmer, 3 Gold medals;
🏆 Vladimir Salnikov 1976 - 1988 Swimmer, 4 Gold Medals;
🏆 Mark Schubert - a long-serving Olympic coach of the USA team (1984-2008).
The official trailer for the film "The Duel we Missed"
The work of our film crew on the film "The Duel we Missed" and the success stories of its characters.
Mark Schubert - a long-serving Olympic coach of the USA team (1984-2008).
Mark Schubert’s arrival in Mission Viejo was the first step in making Orange County an Olympic power. Before long, the Nadadores was the most famous swim club on the planet.
The picture captures the working moment of filming, where our team is creating the next episode of the film.
The main focus is on Mark Schubert, who shares his memories of creating the legendary swimming team of the Nadadores Swimming Club.
He talks about how this renowned team was formed, as well as about significant events and historical moments that formed the basis of the plot.
How the Nadadores Swimming Club became a legend of world sports.
Mission Viejo Nadadores in California is one of the most prestigious and large-scale clubs in the USA specializing in swimming and diving.
The history of this outstanding sports institution began in 1968, and since 1976, its team has consistently participated in the Olympic Games, demonstrating a high level of training and professionalism.
Nadadore swimmers won 10 gold medals at the 1984 Games in Los Angeles, 13 medals total. Only five countries won more gold medals in all sports combined in Los Angeles than the Nadadores did in the pool.
Mark Schubert was the coach of the Nadadores club from 1972 to 1985 and trained the swim team for the legendary Olympic victories in Los Angeles in 1984.
About the cinematic project The Duel We Missed and its scale.
The documentary "The Duel We Missed" is a large-scale cinematic project that captivates viewers with its scope, emotionality and depth of narration.
The special value of the painting is given by the well-coordinated work of a professional team of creators who managed to bring their idea to life at the highest level.
The scale of the project is clearly demonstrated by the geography of filming, which covered four countries closely associated with the main characters of the film — outstanding athletes.
The film crew worked in the United States of America, Australia, Croatia and the Russian Federation, which allowed us to create a truly global picture of the history of sports.
About some of the athletes to whom our film is dedicated
Ambrose "Rowdy" Gaines IV
From 1978 to 1984, Rowdy Gaines set 10 world records. At the time, he was the world record holder in the 100-meter and 200-meter freestyle. The 1980 boycott prevented Gaines from competing at the 1980 Moscow Olympics.
At the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, Gaines became Olympic champion in the 100-meter freestyle, 4×100-meter relay, and 4×100-meter combined relay.
Member of the U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame and the International Swimming Hall of Fame.
Brian Goodell
Two-time Olympic champion in 1976 in the 400 and 1,500 meter freestyle swimming in Montreal.
His talent and determination allowed him to join the 1980 Olympic team.
The prospect of a historical confrontation between Goodell and the outstanding Soviet swimmer Vladimir Salnikov created a special intrigue. However, fate decreed otherwise — the long-awaited Olympic duel between two talented athletes never took place.
John Naber
John Naber won four gold medals and one silver medal at the 1976 Olympic Games in Montreal.
His performances at the competitions allowed him to set six new world records, which was a real triumph for both the athlete and the entire American swimming.
In 1982, a significant event took place in John Neiber's career — his name was immortalized in the World Swimming Hall of Fame.
After his Olympic success, he went on to be a television announcer for over 30 different sports. He has volunteered his time to many Olympic and sports related charities.
Vladimir Salnikov
Vladimir Salnikov is a Soviet former freestyle swimmer who set 12 world records in the 400, 800 and 1,500 metre events.
Nicknamed the "Tsar of the Pool", "Monster of the Waves" and "Leningrad Express", he was the first person to swim under fifteen minutes in the 1500 m freestyle and also the first person to swim under eight minutes in the 800 m freestyle.
He was named the Male World Swimmer of the Year in 1979 and 1982 by Swimming World.