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Olympic climbing

Olympic climbing is a competitive sport comprising three disciplines: lead climbing, speed climbing, and bouldering. Athletes race against time and each other on specially designed routes, showcasing strength, agility, technique, and problem-solving skills. Lead climbing involves ascending a high wall with a harness and rope, aiming for the highest point within a time limit. Speed climbing features two climbers racing up identical routes on parallel walls to see who finishes faster. Bouldering requires climbers to solve complex, short routes (problems) without ropes, emphasizing power and technique. The combined scoring across these disciplines determines the overall winners at the Olympics.