The United States is sending a full team of eight climbers to compete in sport climbing at the Paris 2024 Olympics, the maximum number allowed for any country. Here are the athletes representing Team USA:
Boulder & Lead Climbers:
Colin Duffy: At 20 years old, this is Duffy's second Olympics after placing 7th in Tokyo. He's known for his versatility, having won gold in both Boulder and Lead at a 2022 World Cup event.
Natalia Grossman: A dominant force in competition climbing, 23-year-old Grossman has won 10 IFSC Bouldering World Cups and a Bouldering World Championship. She's considered a medal favorite in Paris.
Jesse Grupper: The 27-year-old secured his Olympic spot by winning the 2023 Pan American Championships. Grupper is also an accomplished outdoor climber, known for his impressive flash ascents of difficult routes.
Brooke Raboutou: Returning for her second Olympics, Raboutou comes from a famous climbing family. She recently won bronze in bouldering at the 2023 World Championships.
Speed Climbers:
Zach Hammer: At 18, Hammer qualified during the Olympic Qualification Series. His best World Cup finish to date is 5th place in Salt Lake City in May 2024.
Emma Hunt: The 21-year-old has set the American women's Speed record at 6.301 seconds. She won silver at the 2023 World Championships.
Piper Kelly: Hailing from Indianapolis, Kelly earned her spot by winning the Pan American finals, beating Emma Hunt due to a false start.
Sam Watson: The 18-year-old recently broke the men's speed world record twice at the IFSC World Cup in Wujiang, with his fastest time being 4.79 seconds.
This diverse team of climbers, ranging from experienced Olympians to rising stars, represents the strength and depth of American climbing talent. With the separation of speed climbing from the boulder and lead combined event, Team USA has opportunities for medals across all disciplines in Paris.
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