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Sport Climbing Makes Olympic Debut In Paris

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Sport climbing has recently kicked off in Paris, following its successful debut at the Tokyo Olympics. The sport garnered significant attention during the previous Games, captivating spectators with the athletes' remarkable speed and agility.

Janja Garnbret, a renowned Slovenian sport climber, is considered one of the greatest female athletes in the sport's history. Despite overcoming a serious injury, Garnbret is set to compete again this year, aiming to build on her previous gold medal in the combined event.

Janja Garnbret, a top female climber, aims for more Olympic success.
Sport climbing rises in Paris after Tokyo Olympics debut.
Garnbret overcomes injury to compete for another gold medal.

Prior to the Games, Garnbret expressed her ambitions, stating, 'Once you have one Olympic medal, you always want another one. So I’m working really hard. I just want to be the best. I think this is what keeps me going. I always want to stay on top.'

The men's boulder and lead semifinals are currently in progress, with Garnbret scheduled to begin her competition in the women's event tomorrow.

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