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When and where did the story take place?
In February 2007, in Australia.
Why were about 200 paragliders in Australia?
To prepare for the World Championship.
Who was Ewa Wisnierska?
A German paragliding champion.
What weather did the competitors see approaching?
A thunderstorm.
Why did they decide to continue flying?
Because they were the best paragliders and thought they were skilful enough.
What happened to the weather after the paragliders took off?
It quickly became worse.
What did the two enormous clouds do to Ewa?
They pulled her up inside the storm.
What was around her when she was pulled into the storm?
Lightning and hail.
How high did Ewa rise inside the storm?
Nearly 10,000 metres.
What happened to her at that altitude?
She became unconscious.
How long was Ewa unconscious?
For forty minutes.
What was her glider like when she woke up?
It was still in one piece.
Where did Ewa finally land?
On a small farm.
How far away was she from the place she started?
About 60 km.
What happened to the Chinese competitor?
He died in the storm.
