Gold medalist to speak at Ski Channel movie screening

The IU Ski and Snowboard Club and Union Board are bringing “The Story,” a Ski Channel original production, to Whittenberger Auditorium at 4 p.m. Saturday for free.

“The Story” is a film that tells the stories of different famous and inspiring skiers such as Bode Miller, Lindsey Vonn, Bobby Brown and many others, according to the Ski Channel website.

Senior and vice president of the Ski and Snowboard Club Mark Fischer was contacted during the summer by the Ski Channel and was excited about the film.

“This is perfect for the ski club because it’s what we’re all about,” said Fischer, who is a public affairs and management major.

Wayne Levinson, a senior majoring in accounting and supply chain management, is the Ski and Snowboard Club president and is excited to share the film with more people.

“I’ve seen the film about 13 times, and it’s probably the best movie I’ve ever seen,”
 Levinson said.

Fischer got in contact with Stephani Victor, one of the people profiled in the film, in order to bring her to IU for the showing. Victor lost both her legs in an amputation following a car accident in 1995. She then went on to win gold medals in the 2006 and 2010 Paralympic Games, according to www.stephanivictor.com.

“She’s so upbeat,” Fischer said. “Her story is so inspirational.”

“The whole movie brings a light to how much perseverance this sport takes,” Levinson said. “Stephani’s is by far the most amazing story I’ve ever seen.”

After the film, there will be a Q&A session with Victor and her husband Marcel Kuonen, who is a former racer for the Swiss National Team, according to Victor’s website.

“Along with the Q&A session, Victor will be signing autographs after the showing,” said Graham Davis, sophomore and Union Board director of films.