Up to speed

Overview

When climbing was announced as part of the 2020 Olympics, it was a monumental occasion for the sport. But many climbers were shocked to learn that one of three combined events required to compete for a medal is speed climbing. An exploration of this little-known sub-discipline, and its role in shaping climbing’s future. His journey from the U.S. to Asia culminates at an international competition in Moscow, where speed demons race up a 15-meter wall in less than six seconds.

Directed by Peter Mortimer, Zachary Barr, Nick Rosen

Top cast

Adam Ondra

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Margo Hayes

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Ashima Shiraishi

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Max Hammer

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Bruce Mitchell

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Claire Buhrfeind

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John Brosler

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Charlie Boscoe

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Sean Bailey

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Jong-won Chon

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Carlo Traversi

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Delaney Miller

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Kai Lightner

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Alex Puccio

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Josh Levin

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Piper Kelly

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Hans Florine

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Jacky Godoffe

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Sergei Sergeev

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Elena Timofeeva

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