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title: "13-Year-Old Kwon Gaeun Climbs Her First 5.15a"
url: "https://climbingbrowser.com/news/1890"
date: "2026-11-05"
source: "Gripped"
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# 13-Year-Old Kwon Gaeun Climbs Her First 5.15a

- **Source:** Gripped
- **Original story:** https://gripped.com/news/13-year-old-kwon-gaeun-climbs-her-first-5-15a/ "Permanent Link to 13-Year-old Kwon Gaeun Climbs Her First 5.15a"

## Summary

At just 13 years old, Kwon Gaeun has made waves in the climbing community by successfully climbing her first 5.15a route. Her impressive achievement highlights the incredible talent emerging in the sport's younger generation.


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