Melbourne 1996. The Golden Age of australian swimming begins and a scholarship to an exclusive boys ‘ school brings 16-year-old Danny Kelly one step closer to winning Olympic gold.
Initially, Danny strives to find his place in the prestigious social circles of the private boys ‘ school.

However, under the load of coach Frank Torma and a friendship / rivalry with teammate Martin Taylor, Danny is soon on track to become Australia’s youngest swimming champion, the unstoppable “Barracuda”.