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Two underdogs made history at London's inaugural Pro Climbing League Championship, with France's Oriane Bertone and Scotland's Max Milne taking home top prizes in a thrilling new side-by-side competition format. The event brought together the world's best climbers for a fresh take on the sport that kept fans on the edge of their seats.
Two Chinese climbing teams rewrote history in Poland, breaking world records and becoming the first Speed Relay champions. Their victories showcase the thrilling evolution of competitive climbing as it captivates global audiences.
Emma Hunt and Samuel Watson just made history, breaking the first-ever world record in speed climbing's newest event. Their blazing 11.22-second climb topped qualification rounds featuring 32 teams from 20 nations in Poland.
Britain is investing heavily in sport climbing after teenage sensation Toby Roberts won the country's first Olympic climbing medal in Paris. Sixteen sports will share £4 million in new funding ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Games.
Rock climbing legend Alex Honnold scaled Taiwan's iconic 508-meter Taipei 101 skyscraper without any ropes or safety equipment, completing the daring ascent in 90 minutes. The American climber became the first person to climb the landmark building completely free solo.
American climber Alex Honnold scaled Taiwan's 1,667-foot Taipei 101 tower without safety equipment, taking 91 minutes to reach the top. The feat marked the first ropeless climb of the earthquake-resistant skyscraper and fulfilled a dream more than a decade in the making.
A new wave of mountain climbing video games is capturing millions of players by turning the thrill of scaling peaks into an accessible digital adventure. Games like Peak, which sold over 10 million copies, prove that gamers crave the white-knuckle challenge of conquering virtual mountains.
American rock climber Alex Honnold successfully scaled Taiwan's tallest building using only his bare hands. The death-defying climb of Taipei 101 was broadcast live to viewers around the world.
A new study of 480,000 people found that the simple act of climbing stairs daily slashed the risk of dying from cardiovascular disease by nearly 40%. Best part? No gym membership needed.
A 1968 church in Würzburg, Germany is transforming into Bavaria's first climbing center, complete with bouldering walls and a café. It's part of a growing movement giving sacred spaces new life as communities shrink and costs climb.
A curious 2-year-old in Missouri turned a family outing into an unforgettable adventure when he somehow climbed inside a claw machine filled with colorful balls. Quick-thinking first responders and a patient toddler having the time of his life made this rescue one for the books.
Professional rock climber Alex Honnold successfully completed one of the most dangerous free solo climbs ever, scaling Yosemite's 3,000-foot El Capitan without any safety ropes. His decade-long dream became reality through meticulous preparation and mental training.
A two-year-old in Missouri turned a family soccer game into an unforgettable adventure when he somehow climbed inside a claw machine filled with plastic balls. What could have been scary became a joyful rescue mission that's now warming hearts across social media.
Alex Honnold climbed Taiwan's 101-story Taipei 101 skyscraper with no ropes in 91 minutes, and brain scans reveal why fear doesn't slow him down. His amygdala barely reacts to terrifying situations that would paralyze most people.
Ukrainian veterans who lost limbs fighting the Russian invasion are finding community and recovery through an adaptive climbing gym in Kyiv. The program offers physical rehabilitation and emotional support as tens of thousands of wounded soldiers return to civilian life.
The legendary free solo climber who scaled El Capitan without ropes is bringing the same fearless optimism to environmental activism. Alex Honnold believes starting small is the secret to tackling both impossible climbs and climate challenges.
A simple daily habit could be the easiest heart-saver you've ever tried. New research shows people who regularly climb stairs slash their risk of dying from heart disease by nearly 40%.
Burned out by screens and smog, India's urban workers are investing in managed farmlands that let them reconnect with nature without becoming full-time farmers. Second-home purchases in rural areas jumped 45% in 2023 as professionals seek cleaner air, slower rhythms, and spaces where their kids can play in soil instead of traffic.
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Mandy Horvath will scale 832 stairs on her prosthetics to honor her late friend and raise cancer awareness. The climb happens May 8 if weather permits.
After 15 years in Toronto, the Tasabehji family moved back to Damascus to open Syria's newest climbing gym and give young people a reason to stay. They're among 1.5 million Syrians returning home since the regime fell in late 2024.
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