Brooke Raboutou

BOULDER, COLORADO


“I was born into climbing. It was a gift, but it took time and experience for me to find my place in the community.”


Brooke comes from a family of climbers. Her mother, father and brother are all pioneers of the sport. But by the time she was a teenager, Brooke was already making her own waves in the climbing world—competing in national and international competitions and becoming the youngest female to reach 5.13 and 5.14 climbing grades outdoors.


“When I qualified for the Olympics in 2019, it was super unexpected. Nobody thought an American was even going to qualify, let alone at the World Championships. And when I won, it was overwhelming for me. I didn’t feel I deserved the spot.”


The first time Brooke qualified for the Olympics, she finished fifth despite feeling undeserving of the spot. When the next Olympics came around, the road to qualification was longer and bumpier, but it gave her more time to compete. In the years between the games, she trained harder, refined her mental practices, grew from her competition losses, and arrived knowing she deserved to be there. Recognizing that she had given everything leading up to the games allowed her to compete with 10% stress and 90% gratitude—a combination that earned her a silver medal. Brooke became the first American woman to win an Olympic climbing medal, securing her a well-earned spot in the history books.


“I've spent more time outdoor climbing. It’s not the normal way to train for indoor climbing competitions, but for me it's really good for my mental health and gives back to my soul.”


Beyond competitions, Raboutou is recognized for her impressive outdoor climbing achievements. She has sent multiple difficult routes, including several V15 boulders, and has pioneered new lines in places like Fontainebleau, France. Her combination of technical skill, mental strength and passion for the sport has made her one of the world’s leading climbers. Brooke continues to inspire the next generation of climbers, particularly young women, by breaking barriers and pushing the limits of what is possible. In the spring of 2025, Brooke became the first female and 10th climber to climb the historic grade of 9b+/5.15c with her ascent of Excalibur in Italy.



Career Highlights:

  • First Female to climb 9b+, Excalibur, 9b+/5.15c, Arco, Italy (2025)
  • Silver Medal, Women’s Boulder & Lead, Paris Olympics (2024)
  • Winner, Climbing Award, Sportswomen of Colorado (2024)
  • 1st place, IFSC World Cup Boulder Overall (2023)
  • Gold Medal, Hachioji Bouldering World Cup (2023)
  • Box Therapy, 8C/V15 boulder, Colorado (2023)
  • Flash Ascent, Nascondino, 8A+/B/V12 boulder, Ticino, Switzerland (2023)
  • 2nd place, IFSC World Cup Lead Overall in 2022 and 2023
  • Youngest female to climb 5.13b (age 9), 5.13d (age 10), 5.14a (age 10), 5.14b (age 11)


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