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“Climbing is a process - like yoga or running. We want to go to the spots where we're barely able to hold on. Those are the climbs that force us to become better athletes and grow as climbers.”

Quote by Chris Sharma

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Chris Sharma, born on April 23, 1981, is a world-renowned rock climber from Spain. He is highly regarded in the climbing community for his exceptional technical skills and courage, particularly in the realm of sport climbing. Sharma has achieved numerous accomplishments in climbing, including breaking world records and winning multiple international climbing competitions. more

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