German rock climber Alexander Megos. Born on 12 August 1993, Megos shot to fame in 2013 with the world’s first 9a onsight, Estado Critico at Siurana in Spain. After his first 9a+ a few days later - La Rambla on only his second attempt - his first 9b came in late 2015 with his repeat of First Round First Minute at Margalef. The following year he established his own 9b, Fight club in Canada, while 9b+ dates to 2018 with his Perfecto Mundo. In August 2020 he made the first ascent of Bibliographie at Céüse, the second 9c in the world.

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