Alex Megos

Alex Megos is a renowned German climber, celebrated for being the first person to climb a route graded 9a on sight. At 32, he has openly shared his struggles with severe eating disorders from a young age, reflecting on how the pressures of climbing can lead to unhealthy weight management among athletes. Megos has used his experiences to write a book titled 'Frei am Fels', aiming to raise awareness about the issue of eating disorders in the climbing community, emphasizing the need for change and support for fellow athletes.