Janja Garnbret: A Climbing Superstar

Janja Garnbret has solidified her position as one of the most prominent figures in the world of climbing following her consecutive Olympic victories.

During the boulder and lead sport climbing final at the Paris Games, Janja Garnbret and Brooke Raboutou shared tears of joy as they embraced each other in celebration.

Garnbret reaffirmed her superstar status in the sport by successfully defending her Olympic title, while Raboutou marked a historic moment by securing the first climbing Olympic medal for the U.S. women’s team.

The Slovenian athlete, who previously clinched the combined gold at the Tokyo Games when sport climbing made its Olympic debut, outperformed Raboutou on the final climb of the day in Le Bourget to claim the gold medal.

At the Paris Games, Leonardo Veddriq of Indonesia took home the speed gold, while Toby Roberts of Great Britain emerged victorious in the men’s lead and boulder events. Aleksandra Miroslaw of Poland also achieved success by winning the women’s gold in speed climbing earlier in the week.

Unlike the format in Tokyo where boulder and lead events were combined with speed climbing, in Paris, separate medals were awarded for each discipline for both men and women.

Janja Garnbret stands out not only for her exceptional talent and numerous climbing titles but also for her advocacy in addressing eating disorders within the sport. Despite facing setbacks like a toe injury that sidelined her for some time last year, Garnbret continues to dominate the climbing scene with her unparalleled skills and determination.

With each competition, Janja Garnbret continues to showcase why she is not just a stellar athlete but also a role model for aspiring climbers around the world.