Keyword: Olympia

Interview: Jakob Schubert about life as a professional climber

Jakob Schubert is one of the strongest climbers in the world. In an interview with Dominik Osswald and Remo Schläpfer, Jakob Schubert talks about his ambitions on rock and plastic as well as the challenges in the life of a professional climber.

Olympia: All athletes confirmed

A few days ago the International Climbing Association (IFSC) announced the last two Olympic candidates. Koreans Jongwon Chon and Chaehyun Seo complete the list of athletes who will compete in the disciplines of lead, bouldering and speed at the Summer Olympics in Tokyo.

Adam Ondra and Tommy Caldwell in conversation about The Dawn Wall

In the following video, climbing greats Adam Ondra and Tommy Caldwell talk about Olympia, The Dawn Wall, the connection between sport climbing and multi-pitch climbing, and their personal plans for the future.

Will the Tokyo Summer Olympics be canceled?

Rumor has it that the Summer Olympics in Tokyo are on the brink. A cancellation of the major event is evidently being discussed behind the scenes.

Russia excluded from the Tokyo 2020 Summer Games

The International Sports Court of Justice makes a decision: Russia excluded from the Olympic Games. Does Sascha Lehmann benefit?

Japan flashes before the International Court of Justice

The Japanese Mountaineering and Climbing Association has filed a lawsuit at the International Court of Justice - and has been dismissed.

Climbing confirmed as an Olympic discipline in 2024

The IOC confirmed that sport climbing will be part of the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris - and that in a separate competitive mode.

Switzerland and Germany miss the last chance to get an Olympic ticket

Both Switzerland and Germany missed the last chance to qualify for the Olympics at the European Championships.

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