The Digest | New Jersey Magazine
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Kyra Condie is a rare gem in the climbing world. As an eleven- year-old girl, Condie discovered a natural talent for a sport that was populated primarily by adult males. Her determination, passion, and athletic prowess paved her path in the once male-dominated sport of climbing. Although Condie encountered some setbacks on her journey, her perseverance and grit prevailed, and she is now ranked one of the best female climbers in the world. At only twenty-three years of age, Condie qualified for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Though the Olympics have been postponed until 2021 due to the Pandemic, Condie's spot remains, and she prepares to compete in what will be the Olympic debut for the sport of climbing. With a self-proclaimed, "determined and punchy" climbing style, as opposed to the flowy, graceful technique of many of her competitors, Condie is sure to take on the Olympic Games with a fierce competitive edge that is uniquely hers. Currently, Condie is twenty-four and resides in Salt Lake City, Utah. She spends much of her time preparing mentally and physically for the Tokyo Olympics and other upcoming climbing competitions. When she is not training, Condie enjoys knitting, embroidery, and the endless entertainment of her two cats. One afternoon, when Condie was finished training for the day, I caught up with her to discuss her fascinating climbing career and what her future has in store. BY MELISSA SORGE PHOTOS BY ALEXANDER ZOLTAI new with Kyra Condie V U E N J . C O M 43