Piper Kelly of USA Climbing poses for a headshot.
Sport Climbing

Piper

Kelly

Olympian 2024

Piper Kelly

Athlete Bio#

Piper Kelly of USA Climbing poses for a headshot.

Age

25

Hometown

Indianapolis, IN

Education

Xavier University '23

Personal
  • Born in Indianapolis, Piper Kelly is the first-ever women's speed climbing champion
  • Secured her spot to Paris 2024 after beating fellow American Emma Hunt
  • Graduated from Xavier University in 2023 with a degree in Exercise Science, and minor in Psychology and Spanish
  • Loves coaching and working with younger athletes and hopes to stay involved in athletics as a coach after she wraps up her competitive career
World Championships Experience
  • Most recent: 2023 – 26th (Speed - Women)
  • Years of participation: Speed - Women 2018, 2023
  • Top finish: 23th – 2018 (Speed - Women)
Olympic Experience
  • 1-time Olympian
    • Olympic Games Paris 2024, 12th (Speed - Women)

Athlete News#

Photos of Piper Kelly#

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