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Jun 2023
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NZ's first speed climbing team off to Wo...

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Speed climbing made its Olympic debut in 2021 and since then it's exploded in popularity, including here in New Zealand. Our first ever speed climbing team has been training six days a week in Mount Maunganui. They're about to jet off to compete in a number of international competitions, including the World Championships in Switzerland. Among them is Sa ... Show More
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