Brooke Raboutou’s Performance Shines in Women’s Olympic Sport Climbing Final

Janja Garnbret has solidified her place as a climbing legend with back-to-back Olympic victories.

PARIS, France — The Paris Games on Saturday saw an emotional showdown in the boulder and lead sport climbing final. Janja Garnbret and Brooke Raboutou were in tears, embracing one another in a moment of shared triumph.

Garnbret’s victory marked a significant milestone. Her defense of the Olympic title has firmly established her as a leading figure in the sport. Raboutou celebrated a historic moment, securing the first Olympic climbing medal for the U.S. women’s team.

The Slovenian climber previously won gold at the Tokyo Games when sport climbing debuted at the Olympics. In Paris, she seized gold again after a stellar performance on the final climb against Raboutou in Le Bourget.

In other categories, Indonesia’s Leonardo Veddriq clinched gold in speed climbing. Toby Roberts of Great Britain took home the men’s gold in both lead and boulder events.

Poland’s Aleksandra Miroslaw triumphed with a gold medal in the women’s speed category on Wednesday.

The structure of the events in Tokyo combined boulder, lead, and speed into a single medal for men and women. Paris saw a separation of these categories into individual events.

Garnbret, an eight-time world champion, is unmatched in her collection of international climbing titles. She is known not only for her competitive excellence but also as an advocate against eating disorders in sport climbing.

Last year, Garnbret faced a setback due to a broken toe. However, her return has been nothing short of remarkable.