Swansea isn’t just the backdrop in Beyond Limits — it’s the terrain where emotional and physical endurance meet. Now streaming on Amazon Prime UK, the documentary follows ten individuals training for and competing in Ironman 70.3 Swansea, a triathlon known for its brutal combination of swim, cycle and run. This year’s event returns next weekend, and the film arrives at the perfect moment to showcase the heart and grit behind it.
Directed by Raymond Anthony Mouzon, the film traces each athlete’s transformation in the months leading up to race day. Among those featured are HR executive Chelsi Owen, early years advisor Cindy Fincham, and former Royal Marine Commando Stuart Downie. Their stories — layered with setbacks, doubt and resolve — unfold not just through interviews but through the rhythm of training and the power of perseverance. Downie’s reflections are especially poignant as he speaks about the loneliness of endurance sport and how being part of a team changed the experience. Swansea’s shoreline, hills and city streets become more than scenic; they’re symbolic of the journey itself.
The documentary is dedicated to Ironman athlete Andy Hey, who passed away during a separate race. His wife, Sarah, appears in the film to share his story, adding a quiet weight that resonates throughout. Behind the camera, Mouzon’s nephew Sean Smith — just 18 years old and autistic — assembled the final cut while studying media at college. His intuitive editing gives shape to something more intimate than a sports film: a story of strength in all its forms.
Premiering to a full house at Cineworld Bracknell, Beyond Limits was produced on a modest £50,000 budget and distributed by Krafty Entertainment. Its impact is rooted in honesty. There are no dramatics, no polished heroes — just real people determined to cross a line they once thought unreachable.
From Downie’s quiet reflection to Owen’s and Fincham’s open vulnerability, each story folds into a wider theme: Swansea isn’t just where the race happens. It’s where belief takes shape. The film doesn’t just celebrate finishing. It celebrates beginning.
Beyond Limits is available now on Amazon Prime UK. For more about the production, visit IMDb or follow @beyondlimitsmovie on Instagram.
