[VIDEO] Ashima Shiraishi: The 14-Year-Old Female Rock Climbing Phenom
Ashima Shiraishi is 14 years old. She's also the first woman and youngest climber of either gender to climb a sport route with a difficulty grade of 9a+ (5.15a). VICE Sports spent a day with her in New York City as she discussed her ambitions and embarrassed grown men in the gym.


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