Sport Climbing
Athletes check the venue prior to the women's and men's lead semi-final of the IFSC Climbing World Cup Friday, Oct. 21, 2022, in Morioka, Iwate Prefecture, Japan. After Iranian climber Elnaz Rekabi joined a growing list of female athletes who have been targeted by their governments for defying authoritarian policies or acting out against bullying, a number of others have spoken out on their concerns of politics crossing into their sporting world. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)
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FILE - Nathaniel Coleman, of the United States, competes during the bouldering portion of the men's sport climbing final at the 2020 Summer Olympics, on Aug. 5, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. Sport climbing's popularity has risen in recent years as more climbers have turned out to scale walls indoor and out. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull, File)
Sport climbing gets a boost with Olympic debut

By John Marshall Dec. 03, 2021 05:38 PM EST

Janja Garnbret, of Slovenia, competes during the lead portion of the women's sport climbing final at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Friday, Aug. 6, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
Climbing GOAT: Garnbret wins Olympic gold in climbing

By John Marshall Aug. 06, 2021 10:26 AM EDT

Nathaniel Coleman, of the United States, celebrates after reaching the top during the bouldering portion of the men's sport climbing final at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Spanish teenager Ginés Lopéz wins 1st Olympic climbing gold

By John Marshall Aug. 05, 2021 09:31 AM EDT

Janja Garnbret, of Slovenia, climbs during the lead qualification portion of the women's sport climbing competition at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, POOL)
Garnbret keeps her focus on the wall at Tokyo Games

By John Marshall Aug. 05, 2021 03:28 AM EDT

Adam Ondra, of the Czech Republic, looses his grip and falls as he nears the top during the lead qualification portion of the men's sport climbing competition at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, POOL)
EXPLAINER: How sport climbing reached the Olympics

By John Marshall Aug. 04, 2021 09:44 PM EDT

Adam Ondra, of the Czech Republic, smiles after completing the second heat during the speed qualification portion of the men's sport climbing competition at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
'Uuuh-aaah!' Sport climbing's Ondra screams his way to top

By John Marshall Aug. 04, 2021 05:41 AM EDT

In a photo provided by USA Climbing, Colin Duffy competes in the Pan American Championships in Los Angeles in March 2020. Duffy had his eyes on the 2024 Paris Olympics. A natural climbing ability and mathematical mind pushed his timeframe forward, allowing him to become one of the youngest athletes at the Tokyo Games at 17. (Lucas W Webster/USA Climbing via AP)
Sport climbing's Olympic debut will have a surprise element

By John Marshall Aug. 02, 2021 04:59 AM EDT

Jiri Liptak, of Czech Republic, competes in the men's trap at the Asaka Shooting Range in the 2020 Summer Olympics, Thursday, July 29, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
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Jul. 28, 2021 08:36 PM EDT

Tony Hawk who is not a competitor, tries out the skate park at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Friday, July 23, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber)
EXPLAINER: This year's four new Olympic sports, broken down

By The Associated Press Jul. 23, 2021 11:32 PM EDT

In a photo provided by USA Climbing, Colin Duffy competes in the Pan American Championships in Los Angeles in March 2020. Duffy had his eyes on the 2024 Paris Olympics. A natural climbing ability and mathematical mind pushed his timeframe forward, allowing him to become one of the youngest athletes at the Tokyo Games at 17. (Lucas W Webster/USA Climbing via AP)
Analytical mind pushes Duffy to Olympic heights

By John Marshall Jul. 17, 2021 06:27 PM EDT