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Toby Roberts Wins 14th Gold for Team GB in Sport Climbing at Paris 2024

Aug 9, 2024, 11:38 AM

Toby Roberts has secured a gold medal for Team GB in the men's boulder and lead event at the Paris 2024 Olympics. This victory marks a significant achievement as it is the first-ever gold medal for Great Britain in sport climbing at the Olympics. The 19-year-old climber, who is the first British man to compete in the Olympics for this sport, achieved a dramatic finish, with favorite Sorato Anraku from Japan falling at the last moment, securing silver. Austria's Jakob Schubert claimed the bronze medal. This gold is Great Britain's 14th at the Games and their 52nd medal overall. Roberts' win is a milestone for British climbing and is expected to inspire future climbers in the UK.