Up to Speed (2019)
When climbing was announced as part of the 2020 Olympics, it was a monumental occasion for the sport. But many climbers were shocked to learn that one of three combined events required to compete for a medal is speed climbing. An exploration of this little-known sub-discipline, and its role in shaping climbing’s future. His journey from the U.S. to Asia culminates at an international competition in Moscow, where speed demons race up a 15-meter wall in less than six seconds.
- Date of release
- 2019-04-30
- Runtime
- 20m
- Genres
- Documentary
- Director
- Nick Rosen, Zachary Barr, Peter Mortimer
Casting
- Adam Ondra — Self
- Margo Hayes — Self
- Ashima Shiraishi — Self
- Max Hammer — Self
- Bruce Mitchell — Self
- Claire Buhrfeind — Self
- John Brosler — Self
- Charlie Boscoe — Self
- Sean Bailey — Self
- Jong-won Chon — Self
- Carlo Traversi — Self
- Delaney Miller — Self
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