Kilian Fischhuber: Natural Born Climber

Austrian climber Kilian Fischhuber is one of the most famous climbers in the world of free climbing. The bouldering specialist has not only conquered the Bouldering World Cup several times, but has also climbed some of the world's most challenging cliffs and boulders.

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The Austrian climbing star got hooked on this sport long before winning the World Cup, at just 12 years old. He was part of the Austrian youth climbing team before representing his country as part of the Austrian national team in 1999. By 2005, he was already a world runner-up, and in 2008 he became European runner-up.

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Since then, he has been climbing up the ranks in his sport. He is legendary, in part, thanks to his five victories in the Bouldering World Cup, as well as his versatility as a climber. He is a bouldering professional and also an expert in difficulty climbing, and with over a decade of competitive climbing experience, he remains a name to watch.

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In addition to his amazing triumphs in the World Cup, Kilian has also been named Boulder Master in 2005, 2008, and 2009, entering the Arco Rock Legends Hall of Fame. In 2012, Kilian almost reached the top step of the podium at the World Championships, but had to settle for silver in Paris.

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Currently, he continues to dominate the IFSC Bouldering World Cup circuits and the World Championships, accumulating a multitude of first-place finishes. Outside the competition circuit, Kilian continues to face challenges, mastering new difficult routes around the globe.

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Dare to try and overcome your fears the next time you climb.