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Sean Bailey: Portrait of an exceptional talent

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The American Sean Bailey is probably one of the most accomplished climbers of his generation. Within 344 days he managed to win two Lead World Cups and one Boulder World Cup, climbed two 8c and two 8c+ boulders in a few sessions and secured the third ascent of Bibliography 9b+.

The filmmaker dives with his cinematic portrait proof of concept Ben Neilson one in a year in Sean Bailey Climbing career packed with incredible achievements: The near-flash of Ace of Spades (9a/9a+), the rapid repeats of White Noise (8c) Pegasus (8c) Box Therapy (8c +) and Grand illusion (8c +), three gold medals in bouldering and lead world cups and the ascent of Bibliography (9b +).

Video: Proof of Concept - Sean Bailey's Unforgettable Year

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