Attention fans of competitive climbing: In the four-part documentary The Crux, National Geographic traces the long and hard path of the world's best climbers to the Olympic Games in Paris. Exciting looks behind the scenes of the IFSC competitions are guaranteed.
Anyone who follows international climbing competitions in front of the screen and has not missed a single elimination at the Olympic Games in Paris should watch the top-class National Geographic documentary The Crux not to be missed.
The four-part series traces the path of the world's best climbers - from the World Championships in Bern to the Olympic Games in Paris. The Crux provides unprecedented insights behind the scenes of IFSC competitions, from isolation to the after-climb areas.
Episode 1: The Ascent Begins
Episode 2: The Old Guard
Episode 3: On the Edge
Episode 4: Breaking Point
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Credits: Cover picture Drapella/Virt/IFSC