Last Woman Standing
Director Juliet Lammers
Countries Canada
Duration 88 min
Synopsis
In 2012, the Olympic Games included women’s boxing for the first time in history. But, only three weight categories would be admitted - 51kg, 60kg and 75kg. To compete for their Olympic dream women boxers all over the world were forced to move up or down in weight. For two of the world’s best fighters, both from Canada, this meant the end of a friendship and the beginning of a fierce rivalry. Last Woman Standing follows former friends and one-time teammates, Ariane Fortin and Mary Spencer, as they fight for one spot on the Canadian Olympic team and the opportunity to make history as one of the first women to box at the Olympics – Last Woman Standing is the story of two elite female athletes and what happens when the only person standing in your way is your best friend.
In 2012, the Olympic Games included women’s boxing for the first time in history. But, only three weight categories would be admitted - 51kg, 60kg and 75kg. To compete for their Olympic dream women boxers all over the world were forced to move up or down in weight. For two of the world’s best fighters, both from Canada, this meant the end of a friendship and the beginning of a fierce rivalry. Last Woman Standing follows former friends and one-time teammates, Ariane Fortin and Mary Spencer, as they fight for one spot on the Canadian Olympic team and the opportunity to make history as one of the first women to box at the Olympics – Last Woman Standing is the story of two elite female athletes and what happens when the only person standing in your way is your best friend.