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Racing in silence

April 15, 2022

Lydia Sempere dreams of becoming a race driver. For this she has to overcome huge challenges. By cutting off her hair she circumnavigated the bullying in a male dominated scene. But the much bigger challenge — Lydia is deaf.

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"Racing in silence" follows the journey of Lydia Sempere. She faces challenges on her way to becoming a race driver, such as bullying and how to adapt her racing helmet to accommodate her cochlear implants. Despite these obstacles, Lydia remains determined to achieve her goals. 

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