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Ashima's Ascent: Rocking the Climbing World

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Published on Jan 5, 2013

Ashima Shiraishi, an 11-year-old bouldering enthusiast from New York City, has been turning more than a few heads in the climbing world.

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  • KingVikram

    In India, the word "aseema" means limitless or without boundaries. Quite an appropriate name for this kid.

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  • Emily Hancock

    This kid is so cool!

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  • rider3go

    可愛い♪のに凄い!!

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  • Ting Sum

    U R My Mini Idol Ashima !!! U R Awesome !!!

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  • Elizabeth Baldwin

    Ashima is such an amazing climber and an all-around great kid. I see her a lot at BKB and she has a fantastic attitude and is often cheering on other climbers around her. Her humility as well as her style are inspirational.

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  • KyoPwnsU

    I HOP SHE WIRR GET GORD MEDAR FROM US CHIM

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  • SiIverBacks

    too bad shes japanese, not indian.

    therefore the roots of the name differ and should not be mingled with foreign pronunciation

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  • arismileyful

    I met Ashima at the 2013 bouldering divisional series in NJ. It was super cool to meet her and watch her incredible strength and technique!

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  • Marty Soupcoff

    One of the best parts was the interview of the dad. He explained that he was a dancer and knows how to contort his body and tries to teach her that but that he cannot help her with climbing technique. As a coach in a different sport, I commend him for that. We love when parents get involved and try to help their kids. Many don't know the limits of their skills though and teach them wrong things. He knew his limit and let the coach take over from there. Kudos to him

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  • Samuel Wood

    Hiroshima residents say "What doesn't turn you into a shadow only makes you stronger."

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  • nam burger

    her dis a dancer bboy spirit foooool

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  • Kazuyo Sejima

    comment of the century right here, slight improvement would be to say FAKE AND GAY

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