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A mother of one, Lydia Lassila aims to become the first woman to perform the most complex acrobatic maneuver in aerial skiing.
“Journey into the mind of a champion”
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A mother of one, Lydia Lassila aims to become the first woman to perform the most complex acrobatic maneuver in aerial skiing.
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Lydia Lassila stands at the edge of a ski ramp, preparing for a comeback after becoming a mother. The 2010 Olympic gold medalist aims to perform an acrobatic maneuver never attempted by a woman in aerial skiing. Set against the backdrop of the Sochi Olympics in 2014, the film follows her intense training and personal challenges. Produced by Katie Bender Wynn and Leo Baker, The Will to Fly highlights Lassila's determination to achieve her dreams while balancing motherhood and elite competition.
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Why Watch
- Meet Olympic champion Lydia Lassila and her story.
- See the impact of the film on Australian winter sports funding.
- Follow Lydia's quest to perform a complex aerial maneuver.
Did You Know
- Lydia Lassila became a gold medalist at her third Olympic games in 2010.
- The film premiered on International Women's Day, March 8, 2016.
- The NSW parliament invested $10 million in an Olympic training facility after the film's screening.
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Who directed The Will to Fly?
The Will to Fly was co-directed by Katie Bender Wynn and Leo Baker.
When did The Will to Fly premiere in Australia?
The Will to Fly made its Australian premiere on International Women's Day, 8 March 2016.
What awards did The Will to Fly win?
The Will to Fly won the Best World Documentary Award and the Best Mountain Culture Film Award at the Whistler Film Festival in 2016.
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