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Rope climbing is a sport in which competitors, usually men, attempt to climb up a suspended vertical rope using only their hands. In almost all contests, athletes climb for speed, starting from a seated position on the floor.
Popularity
This was an Olympic Gymnastic event at one time, but was removed after the 1932 Games. Since the mid 1990s the sport has enjoying a marked resurgence particularly in France and the eastern EU countries.
Description
In almost all contests, athletes climb for speed, starting from a seated position on the floor and using only the hands and arms. Kicking the legs in a kind of "stride" is normally permitted. However, at some games, competitors are ranked by both time and style (haveing to hold an L-position while climbing).
The rope climbed is normally a 1.5 inch diameter natural fiber rope.
Dedication
In the sports heydays of the 1930s a mind blowing world record of 2.8 seconds for the 20' climb was established by American Don Perry.
The revived modern sport of competitive rope climbing has an unofficial current world record for the 8 meter climb (26.3 ft) of 5.58 seconds, held by Czech, Martin Masár.
Level of Demand
The table below shows the maximum levels of demand that this activity requires. NOTE: These are not entry levels or levels of requirement and has nothing to do with ability.
Energy |
Arms
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Legs
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Sight
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Hearing
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Speech |
Learning |
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