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STORY IS IN THE COMMENTS Olympic sprinting, eight women from vastly different backgrounds converge on the world’s biggest stage, each carrying the weight of personal sacrifices, dreams, and the hopes of those they represent. The film introduces us to Elena, the determined underdog from a small Eastern European village; Aisha, the refugee from Botswana who found solace and purpose in running; Liu, the daughter of a Chinese legend struggling under the weight of her mother’s legacy; Maria, the former world champion making a miraculous comeback after a career-threatening injury; Yasmin, the devoted mother who defied all odds to return to the track; Amara, the warrior from Namibia running to bring pride to her war-torn homeland; Sophia, the teenage prodigy navigating the pressures of early fame; and Lola, the rebellious heiress seeking to prove her passion is real.
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  • jakubduda 1. Elena grew up in a small village in Eastern Europe. Without access to proper training facilities or coaching, she honed her skills by running through rugged terrains and harsh weather conditions. Her Olympic dream seemed impossible. Elena represents the triumph of the human spirit against all odds. Her village raised money to send her to the Olympics, and she's carrying the hopes of an entire community on her shoulders. 2. Aisha is a refugee who fled her war-torn homeland in Botswana. She lost her family, but running became her escape, a way to channel her grief and anger. She was discovered by a humanitarian coach who saw her potential and helped her qualify for the Olympics and represent herself and others who’ve suffered like her. 3. Liu is the dau of a legendary sprinter who won gold decades ago for China. From a young age, she was groomed to follow in her mother's footsteps, but the weight of expectations has always been heavy. Despite the pressure, Liu has worked tirelessly to honor her mother’s legacy and got her love 4. Maria was a top sprinter in the world, but a devastating injury sidelined her just before the last Olympics. Many thought her career was over, but Maria refused to give up. After years of painful rehabilitation and intense training, she’s back, stronger than ever, and determined to reclaim her place. 5. Yasmin is a mother who put her athletic career on hold to raise her children. She returned to sprinting only a few years ago, balancing training with parenting. Her journey back to peak performance is nothing short of miraculous. Others believe she can’t compete at the highest level anymore. 6. Amara is from a region in Namibia known for its long history of tribal conflicts. To cope, she turned to running, and she began to see it as a way to bring honor and pride to her people. She has to navigate the expectations placed on her as a symbol of hope and unity in her homeland. 7. Sophia is the youngest competitor who burst onto the scene with her incredible speed. She’s been dubbed the “future of sprinting,” but with fame has come immense pressure and media attention. 8. Lola comes from a wealthy family with no history of athletics. She’s always been the black sheep. She wants to show that her passion for running is real, not just another act of defiance. The Final Race In the final race, each of these sprinters brings not just their physical strength but also the weight of their stories. The audience is left in a dilemma, torn between rooting for each of these women as they sprint towards their dream. The film’s tension will build as the race unfolds, each stride representing years of struggle, sacrifice, and hope. In the end of the race there is a lot of tears and pain but also a lot of happiness.

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  • jakubduda RESULTS 1. MARIA SMITH-WEBB (USA) – She did the impossible, she won even when whole world disbelieved her, and after 42 years broke world record and ends her career in tears of happiness. 2. AISHA JOSEPH (IOC) – Finishes in tears, becomes idol and role model of millions, and brokes hearts when she tooks photo of her family from shorts. 3. YASMIN BROWN (AUS) – 3rd place show to the world this mom is a superhero and after this race she decided to end her career and focus on her family, because kids are the most important part of her life. 4. AMARA SIMON (NAM) – She didn’t earn a medal but she got hug from Namibian President and her proud and loving parents, but much more she connected whole country and became their heroine. She became the fastest african woman ever. 5. ELENA MEDVEŠČÁK (CZE) – She didn’t win but her performance was incredible and even when she felt both sadness and happiness her heart broke in tears when all Czech fans stand and gave her standing ovation for what she did for this small country and for her dream being fullfilled. 6. LIU WANG (CHN) – She did not win a medal but she got a friend for lifetime, Lola. She also has been hugged by her mom in tears, who told her how much she love her and how she is proud. 7. LOLA CARLYLE (CAN) – Got respect and love from parents even when she was on 7th place. She did find best friend on this track Liu. 8. SOPHIA TANNENBAUM (USA) – She was the last but her fans did not change their mind about her being the future of sprint and they are right because she is the fastest women under 21 and her first olympics showed her in best shape and her performences was fantastic.

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