 Life on the Edge follows three-time world figure skating champion Kurt Browning in his pursuit of excellence - from the Calgary Winter Olympics to the Albertville Winter Olympics and beyond. This talented superstar has continued to develop unusual and untried combinations of jumps and has come of age artistically, setting the pace for those who would follow. Scenes from practice sessions, excerpts from his competitive performances, discussions with his coach about changing his style, and interviews with Kurt, his parents, his coach and others combine to create a portrait of what makes a world-class athlete.