Shauna Coxsey is one of, if not the, most successful British competition climbers in history. She started when she was 7 and became a national champion at 15. Her resume is incredibly impressive:
30 World Cup podiums include 11 gold, 12 silver, and 7 bronze medals Multiple British Bouldering Championships 2016 and 2017 IFSC Bouldering World Cup Champion First British Olympic climber in 2020 Elected into the Order of the British Empire for her climbing achievements and contributions to the community Coxsey ended her competitive climbing career after the 2020 Olympics and transitioned to outdoor climbing while starting a family. Everything in her life was pivoting, and it had an undeniable impact on her climbing career and identity. But Coxsey embraced the unknowns, and after consistent efforts over more than a year, she has settled into a happy place that balances it all.
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