Anna Liina Laitinen
Biography
Anna Liina Laitinen is a Finnish professional rock climber who began climbing in 2007 after a background in gymnastics and a long fascination with mountains. Despite limited access to climbing in Finland at the time, she quickly progressed through strong motivation and community support, going on to win national competitions and establish herself among Finland’s top climbers. She has primarily focused on sport climbing and bouldering, building a professional career while navigating repeated injuries that reshaped her relationship with competition and expectations. Today, she continues to climb at a high level, driven by a lifelong commitment to the sport and growing interest in route development, first ascents, and traditional climbing.
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Movie - 2020, 2h 15m • as Self
From 5.13 big walls in Yosemite to 5.14 sport climbs in Mexico to V14 boulder problems in Colorado, Pretty Strong follows eight of the world’s strongest female climbers as they explore new climbing areas, send hard projects, and push the boundaries of the sport and themselves. Putting badass ladies front and center, this film is about some of the best climbers in the world—some you know, some you don’t—doing what they do best: crushing hard rock climbs. Your palms will sweat from the dizzying heights, your imagination will expand with the breathtaking landscapes, and your motivation will soar from the determination and try-hard of these strong women. The climbers featured include Nina Williams, Katie Lambert, Daila Ojeda, Hazel Findlay, and more. Pretty Strong is a climbing film about women, by women, and for everyone