Get ready to hold your breath, because the 2024 Olympics in Paris are about to get a whole lot faster! 🏃♂️💨
For the first time ever, speed climbing will shine as a standalone event at the Summer Games kicking off on July 26 in Paris, France. While it made its Olympic debut in Tokyo 2021, it was bundled with lead climbing and bouldering. But now, it's time for speed climbers to take the spotlight! 🌟
This year, there will be not one, but two climbing events: speed and combined. And the excitement is sky-high! 🚀
The current world records are lightning-fast: 6.24 seconds for women and 4.9 seconds for men. ⚡ That's quicker than the blink of an eye! In Tokyo, speed climbers didn't quite hit these incredible times because they had to compete in all-around events. But with a pure speed race in Paris, we might just see these records shattered! 🏆✨
So, whether you're a climbing fanatic or just love some high-adrenaline action, keep an eye on the climbing wall. The athletes are gearing up to push the limits, and we can't wait to see who reaches the top first! 🧗♀️🔥
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How fast will the speed climbers be at the 2024 Olympics in Paris?
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