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‘Giving fate the middle finger’: How blind climber Jesse Dufton scaled a 500-foot monolith

‘Giving fate the middle finger’: How blind climber Jesse Dufton scaled a 500-foot monolith

This handout photograph taken on May 24, 2024, and released by 14 Peaks Expedition shows Nepali mountaineer Nima Rinji Sherpa at the summit of Mount Everest. At just 18 years old, Nepali mountaineer Nima Rinji Sherpa is on the brink of a remarkable achievement. With 13 of the world's highest peaks already behind him, he is now just one summit away from becoming the youngest person ever to conquer all 14 mountains towering above 8,000 meters (26,247 feet). His final challenge, Shishapangma in Tibet, awaits him next month -- if China issues a permit. (Photo by 14 Peaks Expedition / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO / 14 Peaks Expedition " - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS (Photo by -/14 Peaks Expedition/AFP via Getty Images)

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Teenager becomes youngest person to summit world’s 14 highest peaks

Paris 2024 Olympics - Climbing - Women's Speed, Big Final - Le Bourget Sport Climbing Venue, Le Bourget, France - August 07, 2024. Aleksandra Miroslaw of Poland celebrates winning gold medal.

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Aleksandra Mirosław celebrates ‘dream come true moment’ as first speed climbing gold medalist in Olympic history

Sam Watson of the United States reacts as he competes in the men's speed, qualification elimination heats, during the sport climbing competition at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024, in Le Bourget, France. (AP Photo/Tsvangirayi Mukwazhi)

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American teenager Sam Watson sets world record in speed climbing, the fastest sport at the Paris Olympics

Break dancing makes its debut at the Paris Olympics. A timeline of when every Olympic sport was introduced

PARIS, FRANCE - JULY 17: An empty boat travels the river Seine during the technical test event for the Paris 2024 opening ceremony with the Eiffel Tower in the background on July 17, 2023 in Paris, France. On July 26, 2024, for the first time in the history of the Summer Olympic Games, the opening ceremony will not be taking place in a stadium. The parade of athletes will be held on the Seine, with boats for each national delegation. Wending their way from east to west the parade will come to the end of its 6 km route in front of the Trocadéro, where the remaining elements of the Olympic protocol and final shows will take place. (Photo by Catherine Steenkeste/Getty Images)

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Where every sport is being held at the Paris Olympic Games

Janja Garnbret of Slovenia competes during the women's lead climbing finals of the IFSC Climbing World Cup at Kletterzentrum Innsbruck on June 18, 2023 in Innsbruck, Austria.

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Olympic champion Janja Garnbret warns that climbing has a ‘cultural’ problem with eating disorders

Kami Rita Sherpa, 53, a Nepali Mountaineer who climbed Mount Everest for a record 28 times, is pictured on the summit of Mount Everest during his 28th summit in Everest, May 23, 2023.

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From highs to lows, Everest record breaker sees ‘no future’ in Nepal

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Project Shakthi Team

How a NASA scientist and a record-breaking mountaineer conquered an unknown mountain to raise money for girls’ education

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A grab from a handout video made available by Borna News Agency for Iranian competitive climber Elnaz Rekabi speaking to journalists upon her arrival at the Imam Khomeini International Airport in Tehran, Iran, 19 October 2022. Rekabi returned to Tehran after competing in South Korea without wearing a mandatory headscarf required for Iranian female athletes from the Islamic Republic. Rekabi has described her not wearing a hijab as unintentional act as she was in rush to prepare for competition, and apologized for that.
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Iranian rock climber arrives back in Tehran after competing without hijab

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Trailblazing climber Sasha DiGiulian was told ‘little girls don’t belong.’ She didn’t listen.

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How feeling ‘vulnerable’ helped climber Lor Sabourin explore their identity

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Oscar-winning director Jimmy Chin on fear, risk and finding the edge

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The making of climbing superstar Janja Garnbret

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Janja Garnbret of Slovenia competes during the final of women's Boulder competition for the IFSC Climbing World Cup in Innsbruck, on June 15, 2023. (Photo by Johann GRODER / APA / AFP) / Austria OUT (Photo by JOHANN GRODER/APA/AFP via Getty Images)

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Video Olympic champion Janja Garnbret on her injury, Olympic goals and eating disorders in climbing 3:05

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Video Two new records set this week for climbing Mount Everest 0:46

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Video How feeling ‘vulnerable’ helped climber Lor Sabourin explore their identity 3:57

Slovenia's Janja Garnbret reacts during the women's semi-final in the season-opening Sport Climbing IFSC World Cup bouldering event in Meiringen, on April 17, 2021. (Photo by Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP) (Photo by FABRICE COFFRINI/AFP via Getty Images)

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Video Janja Garnbret: The making of a climbing superstar 3:37

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Video ‘Black Ice’: The men and women making climbing more diverse 3:34

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Video Emily Harrington makes history on El Capitan 2:58

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Video Will Gadd: ‘Mountain Hero’ climbs Kilimanjaro’s now-melting ice cap 2:34

Luce Douady of France competes during the womens bouldering final competition of the International Federation of Sport Climbing World Cup Saturday, June 8, 2019, in Vail, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

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Video ‘Brilliant and talented’ French climber tragically dies aged 16 1:05

Dani Arnold stellt im September 2019 an der Grossen Zinne eine neue Rekordzeit auf. Der Mammut Pro Team Athlet besteigt die Nordwand ueber die Comici-Dimai-Route in 46 Minuten und 30 Sekunden. Damit haelt der 35-Jaehrige an vier der sechs grossen Nordwaende Europas den Speed Rekord.(PPR/Mammut)

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Video Man breaks Cima Grande free solo climb record 2:24

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Apr 3, 2025; Tampa, FL, USA; A general overall view of Amalie Arena, the site of the 2025 NCAA Women's Final Four. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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Women’s Final Four: how to watch and everything to know about the closing stages of Women’s March Madness

US Grant Fisher (L) competes and wins the 3000m men event and breaking the World Record (us cole hocker finishes second) at the 117th Millrose Games at « The Armory » track and field center in New York City on February 8, 2025.

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US distance running is ‘at an all-time high,’ and Grant Fisher, who broke two world records in six days, leads the charge

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Fencer disqualified from tournament after refusing to face an opponent she says is transgender

FIFA President Gianni Infantino makes a speech during the 74th FIFA Congress in Bangkok on May 17, 2024. The 74th FIFA Congress is taking place in Bangkok with member associations voting on a range of issues including confirmation of the host nation or nations for the 2027 women's football World Cup. (Photo by Manan VATSYAYANA / AFP) (Photo by MANAN VATSYAYANA/AFP via Getty Images)

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FIFA’s Infantino points to US hosting 2031 Women’s World Cup and UK getting 2035 edition