Up to speed
When climbing was announced as part of the 2020 Olympics, it was a monumental occasion for the sport.But many climbers were shocked to learn that one of three combined events required to compete for a medal is speed climbing.An exploration of this little-known sub-discipline, and its role in shaping climbing’s future.
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- Peter Mortimer
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When climbing was announced as part of the 2020 Olympics, it was a monumental occasion for the sport. But many climbers were shocked to learn that one of three combined events required to compete for a medal is speed climbing. An exploration of this little-known sub-discipline, and its role in shaping climbing’s future. His journey from the U.S. to Asia culminates at an international competition in Moscow, where speed demons race up a 15-meter wall in less than six seconds.
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- Apr 30, 2019
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