Record-breaking teen speed climber aims for Olympics

A 17-year-old Scottish speed climber has said she has her sights set on going to the Olympic Games.

Ava Hamilton set a new UK women's record at the European Championships in Villars, Switzerland, in September - scaling the 15m-high wall in 8.64 seconds.

"That's the massive goal," Ava said of her aim of competing at LA 2028.

9 December 2024

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