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202261 minGdocumentary

Sports Technology Gender Equality

Stand Up

202261 minGdocumentary

Two women athletes and mothers participate in a 70-mile stand up paddle board race to raise awareness about female marginalization and foster community.

Sports Technology Gender Equality

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Two women athletes and mothers participate in a 70-mile stand up paddle board race to raise awareness about female marginalization and foster community.

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Carly Vesterdirector

Jeannine Mackiecast

Erica Lichtycast

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Follow two women who champion against female marginalization and cultivate community through water sports. Both moms and athletes, they stand up paddle board a 70-mile race in 48 hours to empower, encourage, and raise awareness.

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