Athletes in rock climbing are usually just referred to as "climbers." There are several different types of climbing, each with its own best athletes who have developed talent specifically tailored to bouldering, sport, traditional, big wall, etc. Probably the most recognizable climber in the world right now is sport climber Chris Sharma, who has put up some of the hardest routes ever done. Other big names are Adam Ondra, Daniel Woods, Alex Johnson, Emily Harrington, Matt Wilder, Ines Papert, Tommy Caldwell, Alex Honnold, and Alex Puccio.
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