Will to Fly, The (ATOM Study Guide)

The Will to Fly is the inspirational story of Olympic champion Lydia Lassila's tumultuous freestyle aerial skiing career. Lydia strives to uphold her Olympic crown since becoming a mother, but more specifically, she seeks to write history by being the first woman to perform the most complex and dangerous manoeuvre of any acrobatic sport – a quadruple twisting triple somersault on skis. Since missing her opportunity with gymnastics as a young girl, The Will to Fly showcases Lydia's lifelong quest to fulfil her sporting aspirations.

Curriculum Links

This study guide to accompany The Will to Fly has been written for Year 7–12 students of English, Health and Physical Education, Media Arts, and Sport and Recreation.