Chris Sharma: Olympic Hopeful
Climbing Gold
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Climbing to Compete: Balancing Ambition and Passion
This chapter explores the evolution of bouldering and route climbing in the context of competitive settings, particularly focusing on the journey to qualify for the U.S. climbing team and the Olympics. It captures emotional experiences from competitions, including surprising successes and the camaraderie within the climbing community. The discussion balances the allure of competitive aspirations with the joy of outdoor climbing, highlighting the internal conflicts faced by athletes navigating between personal passion and competitive demands.
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