The Race To Raise A Gold Medallist

In the fiercely competitive world of parenting, there's a special breed of moms and dads - parents of would-be champions.

- Sonja Brown

These parents want their children to dominate every facet of life, from toddler soccer leagues to the Olympics. It's a grueling race and the stakes? Family bragging rights, Instagram likes and the possibility of saying "My child just won another trophy" while pretending to be humble.

The competitiveness starts early. While most new moms are researching the best brands of nappies, these parents are plotting their child's athletic trajectory. Why? Because someone has to break Michael Phelps' record in 18 years and it's probably going to be their little Jacob or Emma.