Michaela Kiersch
AMERICAN
“My mom always told me to ‘Climb like Michaela,’ because trying to be someone else would only hold me back. “
Age/Birth Year: 24 (1994)
Nationality: American
Hometown: Salt Lake City
Ape Index: +2 (5’3)
How and when did you start climbing?
I started climbing things almost before I could walk. My parents became worried when I was scaling buildings, trees, basically anything I could get my hands on. They decided to find an outlet for this passion, and that’s when they took me to the local climbing gym (age 7). I haven’t stopped since.
Favorite Climbing Destination: Red River Gorge, KY
Best Outdoor Sends: FFAs if Necessary Evil and Golden Ticket (both 5.14c)
Best Comp Result: US National Team in all 3 disciplines
Favorite Gear: Petzl GriGri and Sitta, Five Ten Hiangles, Friction Labs chalk, Organic crashpads, and adidas clothing!
Pre-send Breakfast: Pancakes
Post-send Treat: Pizza and beer
Hobbies: School, gardening, and now beekeeping
Other: I hate peanut butter and I’m really good at hula hooping
Fill in respective results from IFSC then delete this line.
Result | Comp | Location | Date |
| 18 | IFSC Climbing Worldcup (B) | Vail (USA) | 6/7/2018 |
| 22 | IFSC Climbing Worldcup (B) | Vail (USA) | 6/9/2016 |
| 12 | Female Juniors Lead: IFSC World Youth Championship | Central Saanich (CAN) | 8/14/2013 |
| 16 | Female Juniors Lead: IFSC World Youth Championship | Singapore (SIN) | 8/28/2012 |
| 18 | Women Lead: IFSC Climbing Worldcup (L) | Boulder (USA) | 10/7/2011 |
Results are from IFSC.
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