Rock climbing
Sporting activity that involves climbing natural rock formations using physical strength, technique and balance, with hands and feet, and employing safety systems according to the type of climbing practised
—country of origin
—first recorded
2021Olympic debut
5disciplines & variants
—international bodies
Rock climbing is a mountain sport. It has featured at the Olympic Games since 2021 (2 editions). Wikidata lists 5 disciplines or variants under it.
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Disciplines and variants
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Aid climbingA form of climbing in which progress is made using artificial devicesBig wall climbingType of rock climbing in which one climbs a long route consisting...BoulderingForm of climbing practised on natural rock blocks or low...Sport climbingType of climbing that takes place on routes pre-equipped with...Traditional climbingClimbing style using traditional belaying methods
Olympic Games
Olympic history
Editions where Rock climbing or one of its disciplines was on the programme. Filled boxes mark the sport itself, outlined ones its disciplines; the small number is the count of medal events where recorded.
Multi-sport events
At other multi-sport games
| Games | Editions | First | Latest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Games | 4 | 2005 | 2017 | 2005, 2009, 2013, 2017 |
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