JOHN MARSHALL
FILE - United States' Nathaniel Coleman climbs during the men's boulder qualifications at the climbing World Cup on May 21, 2021, in Salt Lake City. Sport climbing's popularity has risen in recent years as more climbers have turned out to scale walls indoor and out. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)
Sport climbing gets a boost with Olympic debut

By John Marshall Dec. 03, 2021 05:38 PM EST
Sport climbing's popularity has risen in recent years as more climbers have

Japan's Akiyo Noguchi during the lead portion of the women's sport climbing final at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Friday, Aug. 6, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
Climbing GOAT: Garnbret wins Olympic gold in climbing

By John Marshall Aug. 06, 2021 10:26 AM EDT
TOKYO (AP) — Janja Garnbret has won multiple world championships, dominated the

Nathaniel Coleman, of the United States, celebrates after reaching the top during the bouldering portion of the men's sport climbing final at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Spanish teenager Ginés Lopéz wins 1st Olympic climbing gold

By John Marshall Aug. 05, 2021 09:31 AM EDT
TOKYO (AP) — Nerves once were Alberto Ginés Lopéz's biggest obstacle on the

Janja Garnbret, of Slovenia, looks up at the wall prepares to climb during the lead qualification portion of the women's sport climbing competition at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, POOL)
Garnbret keeps her focus on the wall at Tokyo Games

By John Marshall Aug. 05, 2021 03:28 AM EDT
TOKYO (AP) — The average person would look up at the Olympic lead climbing wall

Adam Ondra, of the Czech Republic, looses his grip and falls as he nears the top during the lead qualification portion of the men's sport climbing competition at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, POOL)
EXPLAINER: How sport climbing reached the Olympics

By John Marshall Aug. 04, 2021 09:44 PM EDT
TOKYO (AP) — Basketball, baseball, tennis — the list goes on and on of Olympic

Adam Ondra, of the Czech Republic, participates during the lead qualification portion of the men's sport climbing competition at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, POOL)
'Uuuh-aaah!' Sport climbing's Ondra screams his way to top

By John Marshall Aug. 04, 2021 05:41 AM EDT
TOKYO (AP) — Weightlifters are among the most vocal athletes at the Olympics,

In a photo provided by USA Climbing, Colin Duffy competes in the Pan American Championships in Los Angeles in March 2020. Duffy had his eyes on the 2024 Paris Olympics. A natural climbing ability and mathematical mind pushed his timeframe forward, allowing him to become one of the youngest athletes at the Tokyo Games at 17. (Lucas W Webster/USA Climbing via AP)
Sport climbing's Olympic debut will have a surprise element

By John Marshall Aug. 02, 2021 04:59 AM EDT
TOKYO (AP) — Sport climbing’s Olympic debut will have an element of surprise.

Logan Martin of Australia competes in the men's BMX freestyle final at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Sunday, Aug. 1, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)
Worthington, Martin earn gold in BMX freestyle Olympic debut

By John Marshall Jul. 31, 2021 11:56 PM EDT
TOKYO (AP) — Dude, that was rad. BMX freestyle put on an

Alise Willoughby of the United States competes in the women's BMX Racing quarterfinals at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Thursday, July 29, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)
BMX couple tackling life's big moments together

By John Marshall Jul. 31, 2021 11:47 AM EDT
TOKYO (AP) — An accident. An encounter with a man named Bootie. A walk at a

Bethany Shriever of Britain, center, Mariana Pajon of Colombia, left, and Merel Smulders of the Netherlands, right, stand with their medals in the women's BMX Racing finals at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Friday, July 30, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)
Kimmann, Shriever win BMX racing gold; 2 stretchered off

By John Marshall Jul. 30, 2021 12:25 AM EDT
TOKYO (AP) — Niek Kimmann kicked off his second Olympics by colliding with a

William Shaner, of the United States, reacts after winning the gold medal in the men's 10-meter air rifle at the Asaka Shooting Range in the 2020 Summer Olympics, Sunday, July 25, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Olympic air rifles turning heads with futuristic looks

By John Marshall Jul. 27, 2021 03:11 AM EDT
TOKYO (AP) — Admit it: Hearing about air rifle at the Olympics conjures up

Wei Meng, of China, competes in the women's skeet at the Asaka Shooting Range in the 2020 Summer Olympics, Sunday, July 25, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Hancock, English give Americans a skeet sweep at Tokyo Games

By John Marshall Jul. 26, 2021 03:43 AM EDT
TOKYO (AP) — Amber English erased the disappointment of barely missing the two

Silver medalist Antoaneta Kostadinova, left, of Bulgaria, applauds with gold medalist Vitalina Batsarashkina, of the Russian Olympic Committee, and bronze medalist Jiang Ranxin, of China, after the women's 10-meter air pistol at the Asaka Shooting Range in the 2020 Summer Olympics, Sunday, July 25, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Batsarashkina backs up silver in Rio with gold in Tokyo

By John Marshall Jul. 24, 2021 11:18 PM EDT
TOKYO (AP) — The longest tenure in Olympic history came to a close with Nina

Javad Foroughi, of Iran, celebrates after winning the gold medal in the men's 10-meter air pistol at the Asaka Shooting Range in the 2020 Summer Olympics, Saturday, July 24, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
China's Yang wins 1st gold of Tokyo Olympics in air rifle

By John Marshall Jul. 23, 2021 10:45 PM EDT
TOKYO (AP) — Javad Foroughi spent his nights caring for gravely ill patients,

In a photo provided by USA Climbing, Colin Duffy competes in the Pan American Championships in Los Angeles in March 2020. Duffy had his eyes on the 2024 Paris Olympics. A natural climbing ability and mathematical mind pushed his timeframe forward, allowing him to become one of the youngest athletes at the Tokyo Games at 17. (Lucas W Webster/USA Climbing via AP)
Analytical mind pushes Duffy to Olympic heights

By John Marshall Jul. 17, 2021 06:27 PM EDT
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Climbing takes stamina and strength, from fingers to toes

FILE - United States' Kyra Condie climbs during women's boulder qualification at the climbing World Cup on May 21, 2021, in Salt Lake City. Kyra Condie was told she needed back surgery to fix a severe curvature in her spine and would never be able to climb again. She did have surgery, after getting a second opinion, and has willed herself into becoming one of the world’s elite climbers despite having 10 vertebrae fused together. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)
Condie overcomes back surgery to reach Olympic rings

By John Marshall Jul. 08, 2021 05:52 PM EDT
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Kyra Condie lay on the operating table as doctors broke

Nathaniel Coleman rubs his hands before climbing during practice on Wednesday, May 26, 2021, in Salt Lake City. "For the most part, people were psyched," American Olympic climber Coleman said. "They knew the sport would get more attention, a lot more inflow of money and kind of be recognized as the high-quality sport that it is." Climbing is an Olympic sport for the first time, and the spotlight will introduce a massive audience to what can be a lonely pursuit. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Hands the key to keeping a grip in Olympic climbing

By John Marshall Jul. 02, 2021 02:24 PM EDT
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The skin stretches taught, veins pouring in tributaries

Nathaniel Coleman climbs during practice on Wednesday, May 26, 2021, in Salt Lake City. "For the most part, people were psyched," American Olympic climber Coleman said. "They knew the sport would get more attention, a lot more inflow of money and kind of be recognized as the high-quality sport that it is." Climbing is an Olympic sport for the first time, and the spotlight will introduce a massive audience to what can be a lonely pursuit. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Climbing to make its Olympic debut at Tokyo Games

By John Marshall Jun. 29, 2021 12:23 PM EDT
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Climbing's standing as a niche sport has always been a

Eric Cole plays a shot on the second green during a practice round of the U.S. Open Golf Championship, Tuesday, June 15, 2021, at Torrey Pines Golf Course in San Diego. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Cole gets shot at the U.S. Open after learning from parents

By John Marshall Jun. 16, 2021 01:41 AM EDT
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Eric Cole has witnessed golf at the highest levels firsthand.