Diggers Rest's own Lydia Lassila is aiming for a second consecutive aerial skiing gold medal tonight at the Sochi Olympics.
Lydia Lassila. Photo: Scott McNaughton
Diggers Rest's own Lydia Lassila is aiming for a second consecutive aerial skiing gold medal tonight at the Sochi Olympics. In 2010, she became a household name when she claimed gold at the Vancouver Winter Olympics in Canada.When Lydia was 12, her family moved to Holden Road, Diggers Rest and gymnastics became more than a pastime. She competed at the Niddrie Gymnastics Club and then moved into elite gymnastics at Methodist Ladies’ College in Kew. Lassila finished high school at MLC, making the daily commute from Diggers Rest.
Lydia is going for gold again. We all wish her the best in competition and know that she is proud to represent Australian and Diggers Rest.
Full Article by Melton and Moorabool Weekly, Olympics: Our own Lydia Lassila goes for gold tonight! 14 Feb 2014
