When climbing was announced as part of the 2020 Olympics, it was a monumental occasion for the sport. But many climbers were shocked to learn that one of three combined events required to compete for a medal is speed climbing. An exploration of this little-known sub-discipline, and its role in shaping climbing’s future. His journey from the U.S. to Asia culminates at an international competition in Moscow, where speed demons race up a 15-meter wall in less than six seconds.
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Adam Ondra
Self
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Margo Hayes
Self
Ashima Shiraishi
Self
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Max Hammer
Self
Bruce Mitchell
Self
Claire Buhrfeind
Self
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John Brosler
Self
Charlie Boscoe
Self
Sean Bailey
Self
Jong-won Chon
Self
Carlo Traversi
Self
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Delaney Miller
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Peter Mortimer Director · Nick Rosen Director Zachary Barr Director
First release April 30, 2019
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Original language
English
Release dates
Italy · April 30, 2019
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No release date listed for United States.
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