| | Top five things to know about sport climbing at Tokyo 2020 Packed with action and adrenaline, sport climbing is set to reach new heights of popularity in its Olympic debut at Tokyo 2020.
Do you know the three disciplines in sport climbing? Who the favourites are to become the first Olympic champion in the history of the sport? When and where the events will take place at Tokyo 2020? Get to grips with the new Olympic sport here! |
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| | Adam Ondra: Born a climber He is one of the best climbers in the world, ready for Tokyo 2020 and hailed as one of the favourites for Olympic gold. So, what does the Czech Adam Ondra have that sets him apart? |
| | | | Alex Honnold can't wait to see Olympic sport climbing Why should you watch sport climbing at Tokyo 2020? One of the world’s most well-known climbers, Alex Honnold, explains why he is so excited to see sport climbing’s Olympic debut and what it means for the future of the sport! |
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| | | This is the number of different disciplines featured in Olympic sport climbing. There is speed, bouldering and ___. Can you guess the last discipline? |
| | | | | A 15-metre high wall set at an angle of 95 degrees. That’s the challenge speed climbers face. Can you guess the world records? |
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| | | | Shauna Coxey’s climb to the very top She is qualified for Tokyo 2020 and one of four women who has climbed an 8B+ boulder route – the third-most difficult rating. So, where did it all begin for Britain’s most successful climber? Watch our new Original documentary series to discover Shauna Coxey’s journey from her very first climb to the top of the world. |
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| | Road to Tokyo: Sport Climbing – The Qualifier Stories What does it take to qualify for the Olympics? Watch our original documentary and follow some of the world’s best climbers chase their Olympic dream and a ticket for Tokyo 2020. |
| | | | The ‘Anatomy of’ a sport climber How much power does a sport climbing champion generate in comparison with athletes from other sports? We take American boulderer Nathaniel Coleman through a series of tests in a sports lab to find the answer! |
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