Hands the key to keeping a grip in Olympic climbing

Nathaniel Coleman rubs his hands before climbing during practice on Wednesday, May 26, 2021, in Salt Lake City. "For the most part, people were psyched," American Olympic climber Coleman said. "They knew the sport would get more attention, a lot more inflow of money and kind of be recognized as the high-quality sport that it is." Climbing is an Olympic sport for the first time, and the spotlight will introduce a massive audience to what can be a lonely pursuit. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Nathaniel Coleman looks at his hands before climbing during practice on Wednesday, May 26, 2021, in Salt Lake City. "For the most part, people were psyched," American Olympic climber Coleman said. "They knew the sport would get more attention, a lot more inflow of money and kind of be recognized as the high-quality sport that it is." Climbing is an Olympic sport for the first time, and the spotlight will introduce a massive audience to what can be a lonely pursuit. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)