Tommy Caldwell

Tommy Caldwell

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Tommy Caldwell is a renowned American rock climber, particularly known for his expertise in traditional and sport climbing. He gained fame for his ascents of difficult routes on El Capitan and his contributions to the climbing community, including setting speed records. Caldwell's story is also marked by resilience, as he overcame personal challenges, including a harrowing kidnapping incident in Kyrgyzstan. He has collaborated with fellow climber Alex Honnold on notable climbing projects, further solidifying his legacy in the sport.

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Tommy Caldwell set a record by free climbing the 'South African Route' in a single day.

Frauenseilschaft gelingt legendäre Route in Patagonien
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-06-03
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Tommy Caldwell set a record by free climbing the 'South African Route' in a single day.

Frauenseilschaft gelingt legendäre Route in Patagonien
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-06-03
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Tommy Caldwell compared Honnold's ascent of El Capitan to the moon landing in the realm of natural climbing.

Alex Honnold - 'Dị nhân' trên những bờ vực sinh tử
VnExpress – leading Vietnamese online newspaper, est. 2001·VietnamVietnam· 2026-01-28
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Tommy Caldwell is a climber who achieved the Fitz-Traverse with Honnold and holds a speed record on the Nose route.

«Ich würde nie mein Leben hergeben»
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-10-31
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