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Video about Rainman (9b) commemoration by 46 year-old Steve McClure

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Just over a year ago, 46-year-old Englishman Steve McClure climbed Rainman (9b) the hardest route in the UK. The story behind the visit was filmed and has been online the day before yesterday.

“I don't think many people have really pushed their limits the way I did Rainman did, ”says Steve in the film about his ascent of Rainman, Steve worked on the 9b route for a total of 128 days, spread over seven years.

Steve McClure celebrates the first 9b in the UK

Report on the commission of Rainman

Britain's most difficult route scored with 46 years

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