Brooke Raboutou’s remarkable performance at the Olympic Qualifier Series (OQS) in Budapest has secured her place in the Paris 2024 Olympics. Raboutou, who previously competed in the Tokyo 2021 Olympics and placed fifth, showcased her exceptional climbing skills across the two OQS events in Shanghai and Budapest.
In Shanghai, she dominated the Boulder event, placing first, and secured fourth place in Lead, earning her the top spot overall. In Budapest, Raboutou excelled further, placing second in Boulder and first in Lead, ultimately clinching the gold medal and the title of Olympic Qualifier Series champion. With perfect scores in both events, she easily secured her ticket to Paris.
After the OQS finals, an elated Raboutou reflected on her journey: “It’s hard to believe, I’m incredibly happy. It’s been a hard journey. I missed some chances to qualify. So it was panic no, stress yes. It’s been a lot of heartbreak and a lot of growth. Honestly, I am grateful for it all. They say the harder the journey the better it feels, and I could not feel that more. I am incredibly proud about how much each stage taught me. I’ve had really good performances.”
The Budapest finals saw eight climbers, including Raboutou, competing in the women’s Boulder & Lead final. Although all eight had already secured their Olympic spots in the semi-finals, the finals provided a crucial experience-building opportunity. In the Boulder round, Raboutou topped the first three problems and reached the high zone on the fourth, finishing second behind Japan’s Miho Nonaka. Despite suffering a knee injury, Ukraine’s Ievgeniia Kazbekova continued to compete, showcasing her resilience.
In the Lead round, Raboutou delivered a stellar performance, matching Italy’s Laura Rogora’s highpoint and securing enough points to overtake Nonaka for the overall victory. Raboutou finished with 159.8 points, Nonaka with 156 points, and Great Britain’s Erin McNeice with 137.5 points.
With Raboutou’s qualification, Team USA’s climbing roster for the Paris Olympics is now complete. She joins teammates Natalia Grossman, Colin Duffy, and Jesse Grupper in representing the United States. The climbing community eagerly anticipates their performances on the Olympic stage, where friendships and rivalries alike will inspire greatness.
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