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Aleksandra Mirosław: First Gold Medalist in Olympic Speed Climbing

 

Aleksandra Mirosław: First Gold Medalist in Olympic Speed Climbing

Aleksandra Mirosław: First Gold Medalist in Olympic Speed Climbing



Aleksandra Mirosław made history by becoming the first gold medalist in the sport of speed climbing at the Olympics. Competing against China’s Deng Lijuan in the final, Mirosław completed the 15-meter climb in a record-setting 6.06 seconds, securing Poland’s first gold medal of the Paris Olympics.


Speed climbing made its Olympic debut in Tokyo as part of a combined event with lead and bouldering. However, the Paris Games introduced separate medals for speed climbing, a change that favored specialists like Mirosław. Despite her dominance in speed climbing, she finished fourth in Tokyo, just missing out on a medal.


Mirosław’s journey to Olympic gold was marked by consistent excellence. She has broken the world record in speed climbing ten times, including twice during the early rounds of the Paris competition. Her latest record, 6.06 seconds, is nearly a second faster than her previous best set in Tokyo.


In the semifinals, Mirosław faced her Polish teammate Ola Kałucka, winning by a narrow margin of 0.15 seconds. Kałucka went on to secure a bronze medal, defeating Indonesia’s Rajiah Sallsabillah in the third-place race.


The expanded format in Paris, which awarded separate medals for speed climbing, was welcomed by athletes. Kałucka, who qualified for the Games ahead of her twin sister, expressed her gratitude for the change, noting that speed climbing is a distinct discipline requiring different skills from lead climbing and bouldering.


Lead climbing involves athletes trying to climb as high as possible on a 15-meter wall within six minutes, while bouldering challenges climbers to solve four problems on a 4.5-meter wall. Both disciplines require different strengths, making the separation of speed climbing a positive development for specialists.


The temporary climbing wall in Le Bourget saw enthusiastic crowds, highlighting the growing popularity of climbing as an Olympic sport. Mirosław’s victory not only marked a significant achievement for herself but also underscored the sport's promising future in the Olympic arena.


Mirosław’s accomplishment is a milestone in Olympic history, setting a high standard for future speed climbers. As the sport continues to evolve, her legacy will inspire the next generation of climbers aiming for Olympic glory.

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