Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 36 minutes ago

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Ahead of the Pro Climbing League in London, ten of the world's best rock climbers joined Hannah Morris for a Wired-style interview.

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Olympic Champion Janja Garnbret, World Cup Winners Erin McNiece, Oriane Bertone, Tomoa Narasaki, World Champion Mika Mawem and World Cup athletes Anon Matsufuji, Camilla Moroni, Max Milne, Medji Schalck reveal everything that you've always wanted to know.

00:25 Should I Wear Socks with Rock Climbing Shoes?
1:10 How Many Medals Does Janja Garnbret Have?
1:50 Do Rock Climbers Have Big Hands?
02:25 Is Janja Garnbret Still Competing?
02:44 Is Bouldering Good For You?
03:20 Is Rock Climbing More Mental or Physical?
04:45 What Makes Janja Garnbret So Good?
05:25 Are Rock Climbers Good at Arm Wrestling?
05:52 What Can I Wear So Everyone Knows I Climb?
05:54 What Age Did Janja Garnbret Start Climbing?
07:24 Are Rock Climbers Scared of Heights?
08:05 What Is The Best Climbing Training Exercise?
09:30 How Often Does Janja Garnbret Train?
10:00 Why Do Climbers Use Chalk?
10:27 Why Is Climbing So Addictive?
11:17 How Many Pull Ups Can Rock Climbers Do?
12:05 What Is The Best Climbing Hold Type?
14:12 Who Is The Most Famous Climber?
15:00 What Is The Point Of Bouldering?
15:50 How Hard Are Competition Final Boulders?
17:05 Should Rock Climbers Lift Weights?
18:50 What Is The Best Place To Go Bouldering?

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