Summary Torah Bright has lived in the United States since she was fifteen years old when she turned professional as a snowboarder. Since then, she's flown under the radar of many Australians. Her specialty is the half pipe - a winter Olympic event with a huge international following. It's a dangerous and sometimes deadly sport and not for the faint hearted. Torah Bright competed in the 2010 Winter Olympics and went on to win a gold medal. But she did so whilst recovering from head injuries sustained during training. Since then, events have led her to reconsider the risks of her career and wonder if a less accident prone life might be more attractive. This is her story.
Directed : Unknown
Written : Unknown
Stars : Caroline Jones Leigh Sales Eddie Perfect Jimmy Barnes
Genres : Biography Documentary
Release date : Aug 19, 2012
Countries of origin : Australia
Official sites : ABC iView Official Australian Story Website
Language : English
Filming locations : ABC Studios, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Production companies : Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)
Summary Torah Bright has lived in the United States since she was fifteen years old when she turned professional as a snowboarder. Since then, she's flown under the radar of many Australians. Her specialty is the half pipe - a winter Olympic event with a huge international following. It's a dangerous and sometimes deadly sport and not for the faint hearted. Torah Bright competed in the 2010 Winter Olympics and went on to win a gold medal. But she did so whilst recovering from head injuries sustained during training. Since then, events have led her to reconsider the risks of her career and wonder if a less accident prone life might be more attractive. This is her story.
Genres : Biography Documentary
Release date : Aug 19, 2012
Countries of origin : Australia
Official sites : ABC iView Official Australian Story Website
Language : English
Filming locations : ABC Studios, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Production companies : Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)
