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is already considered one of the most accomplished outdoor rock climbers of all time, with multiple world championships and first ascents under her belt. And before the 31-year-old was known for her vertiginous accomplishments, she found her passion in front of a climbing wall in her hometown of Alexandria.tells the story of DiGiulian’s road to success in a largely male-dominated sport and follows her recovery from hip dysplasia.
Winning the female overall World Championship title and climbing a route called Pure Imagination, which was the hardest grade achieved by a woman in the world, at the time. I was the first North American woman to climb that. And then I recently finishedin Spain, which was the hardest big wall achieved by a team of all women. I accomplished it after all of my hip surgeries, so I was really proud of that.
You’ve premiered the film in a few different cities over the past week. How did it feel watching that story onscreen? Sharing the documentary has actually been a really empowering experience. It’s nerve-wracking to go out and share such a vulnerable piece, but I do feel like strength comes in vulnerability. It was really important to me to be candid with the experiences that I’ve gone through as a female athlete in a traditionally male-dominated sport, so other women who are getting started in climbing can feel more empowered.
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