• Meet the Athletes of Team USA

Paris 2024 Qualified Athletes

Colin Duffy
Natalia Grossman
Jesse Grupper
Emma Hunt
Piper Kelly
Sam Watson
USA Climber Colin Duffy on climbing wall
  • Name: Colin Duffy
  • DOB: 12/10/2003
  • Hometown: Broomfield, CO

PERSONAL

  • Began climbing at age 5
  • Was the youngest member of the USA Climbing team at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics
  • Has aspirations of going into Engineering in college
  • Passionate about rescuing animals and has rescued both a dog, Lucky, and a cat, Sparky
  • Hobbies include solving puzzles and Rubik’s cubes

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

  • Finished 2023 ranked #7 in the world in Men’s Boulder & Lead
  • Competed at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games: 7th (Men’s Combined)
  • IFSC World Championships Bern 2023: 2nd (Men’s Boulder & Lead)
  • IFSC World Cup Chamonix 2023: 6th (Men’s Lead)
  • IFSC World Cup Villars 2023: 5th (Men’s Lead)
  • IFSC World Cup Innsbruck 2023: 9th (Men’s Boulder)
  • IFSC World Cup Brixen 2023: 7th (Men’s Boulder)
  • IFSC Wolrd Cup Prague 2023: 8th (Men’s Boulder)

Colin's Sponsors:

  • Black Diamond
  • Evolv
  • Friction Labs
  • Name: Natalia Grossman
  • DOB: 06/22/2001
  • Hometown: Boulder, CO

PERSONAL

  • Began climbing at the age of six
  • Started her climbing career in California before moving to Boulder, CO
  • Graduated from the University of Colorado-Boulder in 2022
  • Wants to be a therapist after finishing her climbing career
  • Qualified for Paris 2024 by winning gold at the Pan American Games Santiago 2023

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS 

  • Finished 2023 ranked #1 in the world in Women’s Boulder
  • Finished 2023 ranked #5 in the world in Women’s Boulder & Lead
  • Pan American Games Santiago 2023, 1st (Women’s Boulder & Lead)
  • Has 14 IFSC World Cup podium finishes, including seven golds (updated Nov. 2023)

Natalia's Sponsors:

  • adidas Five Ten
  • Black Diamond
  • Friction Labs
  • Physivantage
  • Red Bull
  • Rhino Skin Solutions
  • Name: Jesse Grupper
  • DOB: 01/06/1997
  • Hometown: Upper Montclair, NJ

PERSONAL

  • Started climbing at the age of six after his parents signed up his sister first
  • Began competing in climbing events at the age of nine
  • Graduated from Tufts University with a degree in mechanical engineering
  • Qualified for the Olympic Games 2024 by winning gold at the Pan American Games Santiago 2023 in boulder & lead
  • Hobbies include playing banjo and “collecting” outdoor climbing adventures from across the globe, including South Africa and France

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS 

  • Pan American Games Santiago 2023, gold (Men’s Boulder & Lead)
  • Has collected three medals (one silver, two golds) on the IFSC World Cup circuit as of Nov. 2023
  • Name: Emma Hunt
  • DOB: 04/01/2003
  • Hometown: Woodstock, GA

PERSONAL

  • Began climbing at the age of five
  • Majoring in Spanish, Modern Languages and looking into pursuing a degree in Healthcare Sciences at Kennesaw University

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS 

  • Currently holds the Women’s Speed American and Pan American Records: 6.44
  • Finished 2023 ranked #4 in the world in Women’s Speed
  • Finished 1st overall in IFSC World Cup rankings in 2021
  • Finished 2nd overall in IFSC World Cup rankings in 2022
  • Won gold in speed at the 2022 World Games

Emma's Sponsors:

  • Evolv
  • Protect Our Winters
  • Tension Climbing
  • TruBlue
  • Name: Piper Kelly
  • DOB: 10/03/1999
  • Hometown: Indianapolis, IN

PERSONAL

  • Born in Indianapolis, Piper Kelly is the first-ever women’s speed climbing champion
  • Secured her spot to Paris 2024 at the Pan American Games 2023
  • Graduated from Xavier University in 2023 with a degree in Exercise Science, and minor in Psychology and Spanish
  • Loves coaching and working with younger athletes and hopes to stay involved in athletics as a coach after she wraps up her competitive career

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

  • Finished 2023 ranked #26 in the world in Women’s Speed
  • Pan American Games Santiago 2023, gold (Women’s Speed)
  • Pan American Games 2018, gold (Women’s Speed)
  • Pan American Youth Games 2017, (Women’s Speed)

Piper's Sponsors:

  • Name: Sam Watson
  • DOB: 02/27/2006
  • Hometown: Southlake, TX

PERSONAL

  • Began climbing at the age of five
  • Qualified for the Olympic Games Paris 2024 by securing gold at the Pan American Games Santiago 2023
  • Personal best time in speed climbing is 5.02 seconds
  • Hobbies include playing chess and playing Mario Kart
  • Favorite athlete is Manu Ginobili

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS 

  • Currently holds the Men’s Speed World Record: 4.79
  • Finished 2023 ranked #8 in the world in Men’s Speed
  • Pan American Games Santiago 2023, gold medal (Men’s Speed)
  • 2022 IFSC Lead and Speed World Cup in Edinburgh, gold medal

Sam's Sponsors:

  • Evolv
  • Full Crimp Milk

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2024 Boulder (B) National Team

Kyra Condie
Melina Costanza
Kylie Cullen
Helen Gillett
Natalia Grossman
Brooke Raboutou
Annie Sanders
Dillon Countryman
Colin Duffy
Jesse Grupper
Hugo Hoyer
Female USA Climber #127 mid reach on climbing wall
  • Name: Kyra Condie
  • DOB: 06/05/1996
  • Hometown: Salt Lake City, UT

PERSONAL

  • Started climbing when she was 11 years old at Vertical Endeavors in St. Paul, MN
  • Had a spinal fusion surgery to correct her 70-degree curvature
  • Speaks Spanish and wants to be a veterinarian when she’s finished competing
  • Hobbies include playing the flute and piccolo, singing, painting, doing jigsaw puzzles, embroidery and cooking

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

  • Competing in the Olympic Qualifier Series, for the chance to qualify for Paris 2024
  • Competed at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games: 11th place (combined)

Kyra's Sponsors:

  • Name: Melina Costanza
  • DOB: 12/27/1999
  • Hometown: Seattle, WA

PERSONAL

  • Started climbing at the age of five
  • Works at a law firm drafting electrical engineering patents
  • Favorite athlete is… Melina Costanza!

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

  • 2024 National Team Trials: 4th (Women’s Lead/TR)
  • 2024 National Team Trials: 5th (Women’s Boulder)
  • Name: Kylie Cullen
  • DOB: 12/12/2004
  • Hometown: Colton, CA

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

  • Competing in the Olympic Qualifier Series, for the chance to qualify for Paris 2024
  • 2023 YETI National Championships: 2nd (Women’s Boulder)
  • 2023 YETI National Championships: 2nd (Women’s Lead/TR)

Kylie's Sponsors:

  • Mad Rock
  • Name: Helen Gillett
  • DOB: 02/10/2003
  • Hometown: Cambridge, MA

PERSONAL

  • Hobbies include knitting, baking, wood working, and music
  • Favorite athlete is Lael Wilcox

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

  • 2024 National Team Trials: 1st (Women’s Boulder)
  • 2024 National Team Trials: 7th (Women’s Lead/TR)
  • Name: Natalia Grossman
  • DOB: 06/22/2001
  • Hometown: Boulder, CO

PERSONAL

  • Began climbing at the age of six
  • Started her climbing career in California before moving to Boulder, CO
  • Graduated from the University of Colorado-Boulder in 2022
  • Wants to be a therapist after finishing her climbing career
  • Qualified for Paris 2024 by winning gold at the Pan American Games Santiago 2023

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS 

  • Finished 2023 ranked #1 in the world in Women’s Boulder
  • Finished 2023 ranked #5 in the world in Women’s Boulder & Lead
  • Pan American Games Santiago 2023, 1st (Women’s Boulder & Lead)
  • Has 14 IFSC World Cup podium finishes, including seven golds (updated Nov. 2023)

Natalia's Sponsors:

  • adidas Five Ten
  • Black Diamond
  • Friction Labs
  • Physivantage
  • Red Bull
  • Rhino Skin Solutions
Female USA climber on wall
  • Name: Brooke Raboutou
  • DOB: 04/09/2001
  • Hometown: Boulder, CO

PERSONAL

  • Began climbing at the age of one
  • Daughter of former climbing world cup champions Robyn Erbesfield-Raboutou and Didier Raboutou
  • Older brother, Shawn, is also a successful competitive and outdoor climber

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

  • Competing in the Olympic Qualifier Series, for the chance to qualify for Paris 2024
  • First U.S. climber ever to qualify for an Olympic Games
  • Competed at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games: 5th place (combined)
  • Became the youngest person in the world to climb 5.14b, at age 11

Brooke's Sponsors:

  • Chipotle
  • Climb On
  • Ford Bronco
  • Friction Labs
  • La Sportiva
  • MilkPEP
  • Organic Climbing USA
  • Petzl
  • Name: Annie Sanders
  • DOB: 07/22/2007
  • Hometown: Fort Worth, TX

PERSONAL

  • Began climbing and competing at the age of seven
  • Currently the youngest member of the US National Team
  • Hobbies include swimming and mountain biking

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

  • 2024 National Team Trials: 1st (Women’s Lead/TR)
  • 2023 National Team Trials: 1st (Women’s Boulder, Lead, and Combined)
  • 2022 National Championships: 1st (Women’s Boulder, Lead)
  • 4 gold medals at Youth Worlds
  • Flashed Omaha Beach 5.14 at the New River Gorge

Annie's Sponsors:

  • Friction Labs
  • Physivantage
  • Scarpa
  • Name: Dillon Countryman
  • DOB: 04/10/2006
  • Hometown: Plano, TX

PERSONAL

  • Started climbing at the age of 7
  • Favorite athlete is Michael Jordan

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

  • 2023 YETI National Championships: 3rd (Men’s Boulder)
  • 2023 YETI National Championships: 5th (Men’s Lead/TR)
USA Climber Colin Duffy on climbing wall
  • Name: Colin Duffy
  • DOB: 12/10/2003
  • Hometown: Broomfield, CO

PERSONAL

  • Began climbing at age 5
  • Was the youngest member of the USA Climbing team at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics
  • Has aspirations of going into Engineering in college
  • Passionate about rescuing animals and has rescued both a dog, Lucky, and a cat, Sparky
  • Hobbies include solving puzzles and Rubik’s cubes

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

  • Finished 2023 ranked #7 in the world in Men’s Boulder & Lead
  • Competed at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games: 7th (Men’s Combined)
  • IFSC World Championships Bern 2023: 2nd (Men’s Boulder & Lead)
  • IFSC World Cup Chamonix 2023: 6th (Men’s Lead)
  • IFSC World Cup Villars 2023: 5th (Men’s Lead)
  • IFSC World Cup Innsbruck 2023: 9th (Men’s Boulder)
  • IFSC World Cup Brixen 2023: 7th (Men’s Boulder)
  • IFSC Wolrd Cup Prague 2023: 8th (Men’s Boulder)

Colin's Sponsors:

  • Black Diamond
  • Evolv
  • Friction Labs
  • Name: Jesse Grupper
  • DOB: 01/06/1997
  • Hometown: Upper Montclair, NJ

PERSONAL

  • Started climbing at the age of six after his parents signed up his sister first
  • Began competing in climbing events at the age of nine
  • Graduated from Tufts University with a degree in mechanical engineering
  • Qualified for the Olympic Games 2024 by winning gold at the Pan American Games Santiago 2023 in boulder & lead
  • Hobbies include playing banjo and “collecting” outdoor climbing adventures from across the globe, including South Africa and France

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS 

  • Pan American Games Santiago 2023, gold (Men’s Boulder & Lead)
  • Has collected three medals (one silver, two golds) on the IFSC World Cup circuit as of Nov. 2023
  • Name: Hugo Hoyer
  • DOB: 03/19/2007
  • Hometown: Chattanooga, TN

PERSONAL

  • Started climbing at the age of 6
  • Hobbies include drums, guitar, and video games
  • Favorite athlete is Adam Ondra

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

  • 2024 National Team Trials: 1st (Men’s Boulder)
  • 2024 National Team Trials: 2nd (Men’s Lead/TR)
  • 2023 YETI National Championships: 1st (Men’s Lead/TR)
  • 2023 YETI National Championships: 2nd (Men’s Boulder)

2024 Lead (L) National Team

Kyra Condie
Melina Costanza
Kylie Cullen
Natalia Grossman
Brooke Raboutou
Annie Sanders
Colin Duffy
Jesse Grupper
Hugo Hoyer
Declan Osgood
Female USA Climber #127 mid reach on climbing wall
  • Name: Kyra Condie
  • DOB: 06/05/1996
  • Hometown: Salt Lake City, UT

PERSONAL

  • Started climbing when she was 11 years old at Vertical Endeavors in St. Paul, MN
  • Had a spinal fusion surgery to correct her 70-degree curvature
  • Speaks Spanish and wants to be a veterinarian when she’s finished competing
  • Hobbies include playing the flute and piccolo, singing, painting, doing jigsaw puzzles, embroidery and cooking

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

  • Competing in the Olympic Qualifier Series, for the chance to qualify for Paris 2024
  • Competed at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games: 11th place (combined)

Kyra's Sponsors:

  • Name: Melina Costanza
  • DOB: 12/27/1999
  • Hometown: Seattle, WA

PERSONAL

  • Started climbing at the age of five
  • Works at a law firm drafting electrical engineering patents
  • Favorite athlete is… Melina Costanza!

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

  • 2024 National Team Trials: 4th (Women’s Lead/TR)
  • 2024 National Team Trials: 5th (Women’s Boulder)
  • Name: Kylie Cullen
  • DOB: 12/12/2004
  • Hometown: Colton, CA

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

  • Competing in the Olympic Qualifier Series, for the chance to qualify for Paris 2024
  • 2023 YETI National Championships: 2nd (Women’s Boulder)
  • 2023 YETI National Championships: 2nd (Women’s Lead/TR)

Kylie's Sponsors:

  • Mad Rock
  • Name: Natalia Grossman
  • DOB: 06/22/2001
  • Hometown: Boulder, CO

PERSONAL

  • Began climbing at the age of six
  • Started her climbing career in California before moving to Boulder, CO
  • Graduated from the University of Colorado-Boulder in 2022
  • Wants to be a therapist after finishing her climbing career
  • Qualified for Paris 2024 by winning gold at the Pan American Games Santiago 2023

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS 

  • Finished 2023 ranked #1 in the world in Women’s Boulder
  • Finished 2023 ranked #5 in the world in Women’s Boulder & Lead
  • Pan American Games Santiago 2023, 1st (Women’s Boulder & Lead)
  • Has 14 IFSC World Cup podium finishes, including seven golds (updated Nov. 2023)

Natalia's Sponsors:

  • adidas Five Ten
  • Black Diamond
  • Friction Labs
  • Physivantage
  • Red Bull
  • Rhino Skin Solutions
Female USA climber on wall
  • Name: Brooke Raboutou
  • DOB: 04/09/2001
  • Hometown: Boulder, CO

PERSONAL

  • Began climbing at the age of one
  • Daughter of former climbing world cup champions Robyn Erbesfield-Raboutou and Didier Raboutou
  • Older brother, Shawn, is also a successful competitive and outdoor climber

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

  • Competing in the Olympic Qualifier Series, for the chance to qualify for Paris 2024
  • First U.S. climber ever to qualify for an Olympic Games
  • Competed at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games: 5th place (combined)
  • Became the youngest person in the world to climb 5.14b, at age 11

Brooke's Sponsors:

  • Chipotle
  • Climb On
  • Ford Bronco
  • Friction Labs
  • La Sportiva
  • MilkPEP
  • Organic Climbing USA
  • Petzl
  • Name: Annie Sanders
  • DOB: 07/22/2007
  • Hometown: Fort Worth, TX

PERSONAL

  • Began climbing and competing at the age of seven
  • Currently the youngest member of the US National Team
  • Hobbies include swimming and mountain biking

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

  • 2024 National Team Trials: 1st (Women’s Lead/TR)
  • 2023 National Team Trials: 1st (Women’s Boulder, Lead, and Combined)
  • 2022 National Championships: 1st (Women’s Boulder, Lead)
  • 4 gold medals at Youth Worlds
  • Flashed Omaha Beach 5.14 at the New River Gorge

Annie's Sponsors:

  • Friction Labs
  • Physivantage
  • Scarpa
USA Climber Colin Duffy on climbing wall
  • Name: Colin Duffy
  • DOB: 12/10/2003
  • Hometown: Broomfield, CO

PERSONAL

  • Began climbing at age 5
  • Was the youngest member of the USA Climbing team at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics
  • Has aspirations of going into Engineering in college
  • Passionate about rescuing animals and has rescued both a dog, Lucky, and a cat, Sparky
  • Hobbies include solving puzzles and Rubik’s cubes

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

  • Finished 2023 ranked #7 in the world in Men’s Boulder & Lead
  • Competed at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games: 7th (Men’s Combined)
  • IFSC World Championships Bern 2023: 2nd (Men’s Boulder & Lead)
  • IFSC World Cup Chamonix 2023: 6th (Men’s Lead)
  • IFSC World Cup Villars 2023: 5th (Men’s Lead)
  • IFSC World Cup Innsbruck 2023: 9th (Men’s Boulder)
  • IFSC World Cup Brixen 2023: 7th (Men’s Boulder)
  • IFSC Wolrd Cup Prague 2023: 8th (Men’s Boulder)

Colin's Sponsors:

  • Black Diamond
  • Evolv
  • Friction Labs
  • Name: Jesse Grupper
  • DOB: 01/06/1997
  • Hometown: Upper Montclair, NJ

PERSONAL

  • Started climbing at the age of six after his parents signed up his sister first
  • Began competing in climbing events at the age of nine
  • Graduated from Tufts University with a degree in mechanical engineering
  • Qualified for the Olympic Games 2024 by winning gold at the Pan American Games Santiago 2023 in boulder & lead
  • Hobbies include playing banjo and “collecting” outdoor climbing adventures from across the globe, including South Africa and France

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS 

  • Pan American Games Santiago 2023, gold (Men’s Boulder & Lead)
  • Has collected three medals (one silver, two golds) on the IFSC World Cup circuit as of Nov. 2023
  • Name: Hugo Hoyer
  • DOB: 03/19/2007
  • Hometown: Chattanooga, TN

PERSONAL

  • Started climbing at the age of 6
  • Hobbies include drums, guitar, and video games
  • Favorite athlete is Adam Ondra

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

  • 2024 National Team Trials: 1st (Men’s Boulder)
  • 2024 National Team Trials: 2nd (Men’s Lead/TR)
  • 2023 YETI National Championships: 1st (Men’s Lead/TR)
  • 2023 YETI National Championships: 2nd (Men’s Boulder)
  • Name: Declan Osgood
  • DOB: 09/18/2007
  • Hometown: San Diego, CA

PERSONAL

  • Started climbing at the age of five
  • Hobbies include surfing, skating, and videogames
  • Favorite athlete is Sorato Anraku

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

  • 2024 National Team Trials: 1st (Men’s Lead/TR)
  • 2023 YETI National Championships: 7th (Men’s Lead/TR)

2024 Speed (S) National Team

Noah Bratschi climbing at the 2024 National Team Trials
Noah Bratschi
John Brosler
Zachary Hammer
Sam Watson
Katie Bone
Sophia Curcio
Emma Hunt
Piper Kelly
Noah Bratschi climbing at the 2024 National Team Trials
  • Name: Noah Bratschi
  • DOB: 07/31/2000
  • Hometown: Potomac, MD

PERSONAL

  • Started climbing at the age of five and competing at the age of nine
  • Hobbies included playing videogames
  • Favorite athlete is Bassa Mawem

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

  • Competing in the Olympic Qualifier Series, for the chance to qualify for Paris 2024
  • 2024 National Team Trials: 1st (Men’s Speed)

Noah's Sponsors:

  • Kailas
  • Name: John Brosler
  • DOB: 03/19/1997
  • Hometown: Plano, TX

PERSONAL

  • Started climbing and competing at the age of 12
  • Hobbies include making/drinking good coffee, spending quality time with good friends, and riding motorcycles

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

  • Competing in the Olympic Qualifier Series, for the chance to qualify for Paris 2024
  • Pan American Games Santiago 2023: 9th (Men’s Speed)
  • IFSC W0rld Cup Chamonix 2023: 5th (Men’s Speed)
  • IFSC World Cup Edinburgh (GBR) 2022: 7th (Men’s Speed)
  • World Games Birmingham 2022: 5th (Men’s Speed)
  • IFSC World Cup Villars 2022: 7th (Men’s Speed)

John's Sponsors:

  • Mad Rock
  • TruBlue
  • Name: Zachary Hammer
  • DOB: 05/29/2006
  • Hometown: Ann Arbor, MI

PERSONAL

  • Started climbing at the age of three
  • Hobbies include slacklining, kendama, and frisbee
  • Favorite athlete is Noah Lyles

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

  • Holds the Male Youth A American Speed Record: 5.12
  • Competing in the Olympic Qualifier Series, for the chance to qualify for Paris 2024
  • 2023 YETI National Championships: 5th (Men’s Speed)
  • 2023 IFSC World Cup Wujiang: 11th (Men’s Speed)
  • 2023 IFSC World Championships Bern: 16th (Men’s Speed)
  • 2023 Youth National Championships: 3rd (Male Youth A, Speed)
  • Name: Sam Watson
  • DOB: 02/27/2006
  • Hometown: Southlake, TX

PERSONAL

  • Began climbing at the age of five
  • Qualified for the Olympic Games Paris 2024 by securing gold at the Pan American Games Santiago 2023
  • Personal best time in speed climbing is 5.02 seconds
  • Hobbies include playing chess and playing Mario Kart
  • Favorite athlete is Manu Ginobili

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS 

  • Currently holds the Men’s Speed World Record: 4.79
  • Finished 2023 ranked #8 in the world in Men’s Speed
  • Pan American Games Santiago 2023, gold medal (Men’s Speed)
  • 2022 IFSC Lead and Speed World Cup in Edinburgh, gold medal

Sam's Sponsors:

  • Evolv
  • Full Crimp Milk
  • Name: Katie Bone
  • DOB: 11/15/2005
  • Hometown: Broomfield, CO

PERSONAL

  • Started climbing at the age of eight
  • Hobbies include Ninja Warrior and training a diabetic alert dog
  • Favorite athlete is Meagan Martin

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

  • 2024 National Team Trials: 2nd (Women’s Speed)
  • 2023 YETI National Championships: 2nd (Women’s Speed)
  • Name: Sophia Curcio
  • DOB: 02/15/2006
  • Hometown: Charlotte, NC

PERSONAL

  • Started climbing at the age of 10
  • Hobbies include cooking and snowboarding
  • Favorite athlete is Aspar Aspar

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

  • 2024 National Team Trials: 1st (Women’s Speed)
  • Name: Emma Hunt
  • DOB: 04/01/2003
  • Hometown: Woodstock, GA

PERSONAL

  • Began climbing at the age of five
  • Majoring in Spanish, Modern Languages and looking into pursuing a degree in Healthcare Sciences at Kennesaw University

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS 

  • Currently holds the Women’s Speed American and Pan American Records: 6.44
  • Finished 2023 ranked #4 in the world in Women’s Speed
  • Finished 1st overall in IFSC World Cup rankings in 2021
  • Finished 2nd overall in IFSC World Cup rankings in 2022
  • Won gold in speed at the 2022 World Games

Emma's Sponsors:

  • Evolv
  • Protect Our Winters
  • Tension Climbing
  • TruBlue
  • Name: Piper Kelly
  • DOB: 10/03/1999
  • Hometown: Indianapolis, IN

PERSONAL

  • Born in Indianapolis, Piper Kelly is the first-ever women’s speed climbing champion
  • Secured her spot to Paris 2024 at the Pan American Games 2023
  • Graduated from Xavier University in 2023 with a degree in Exercise Science, and minor in Psychology and Spanish
  • Loves coaching and working with younger athletes and hopes to stay involved in athletics as a coach after she wraps up her competitive career

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

  • Finished 2023 ranked #26 in the world in Women’s Speed
  • Pan American Games Santiago 2023, gold (Women’s Speed)
  • Pan American Games 2018, gold (Women’s Speed)
  • Pan American Youth Games 2017, (Women’s Speed)

Piper's Sponsors:

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National Team Resources
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