Spanish Climber Leslie Romero Paris 2024 Reflections Interview

Leslie Romero is the first Spanish competitor in the climbing competition at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. Leslie was born in Venezuela but has lived in Mutxamel for a few years and considers herself more of a Mutxamelera. This champion who will compete for Spain in the Olympics is a little more familiar to us.

The Spanish climber, who was born in Venezuela, advanced to the finals of the Paris 2024 speed climbing competition, the first of its kind. She tells Olympics.com that her "intense" qualifying trip and experience have given her energy for the next four years.

Romero Perez won the race to advance, but Sallsabillah passed Colli's best time of 6.84 seconds in qualification elimination to take Colli's position with her 6.58 second PB in qualification seeding. Romero Perez commented, "It's crazy," after winning the finals. I'm thrilled to be here, and I enjoy this moment. I only had to deal with myself and my race before the race with Rajiah because I had no influence over what other people did.

Building the Future of Speed Climbing in Spain

Romero knows that her field of study is not well-liked in Spain. Speed climbing is not as well-known as it once was, but sport climbing has become highly popular in the nation after 17-year-old Alberto Gines Lopez became the first male Olympic champion in Tokyo 2020 in 2021.

"My life goal, beyond qualifying for the Olympic Games, has always been to inspire others and to pave the way for the next generation of speed climbers," she said. "This sport is growing, becoming more well-known, and being appreciated throughout Spain.

Although there is still much to be done, I hope Spain's performance in the Olympic Games and its representation will encourage speed climbers to keep improving and promote the next generation of boys and girls to participate in strange sports."

Leslie Romero Motivated Towards LA28 by Paris Experience

Olympians frequently talk about a downturn that follows significant successes like achieving new personal records or winning medals at the Olympics. No, Leslie Romero. Romero claims she has discovered a fresh wind pushing her toward an entirely new Olympic cycle after exceeding her expectations to reach the finals at Le Bourget Climbing Venue, north of the French capital.

"The Games were the best thing that could have happened to me, after all the hard work and everything I had dreamed of," she stated. "I considered my presence alone to be a victory, and my performance in the tournament was satisfactory. However, reaching the finals and winning an Olympic diploma was like getting a pat on the back. "You succeeded after all that effort and sacrifice," I was told."

What differentiates it from Challenging Climbing and Bouldering?

On a fifteen-meter wall, speed climbing is a game in which the first few rounds are played against the clock, eliminating players. I would characterize block or bouldering more as a strength, coordination, and mathematics activity. The person who solves the most problems in the shortest attempts wins.

You stand in front of the other person and have four minutes to do an exercise. Time is a crucial factor, but the primary goal of the challenging 20-meter wall is resistance. The winner is the person who reaches the highest point.