Rock Climber Brooke Raboutou in Two-Piece Workout Gear Conquers "Climb Fest"

Brooke Raboutou is a very successful rock climber. She competed in the 2020 and 2024 Olympics, winning silver this year. In September, she competed in Climb Fest, and shared a video of one of her races on Instagram. Raboutou captioned the post, "Here is my final race and jump from the top of the Climb Fest wall in New York! For those interested in the stats: 55ft wall + 10ft barge = 65ft total 🫣 Final climb was about 7C/ 5.12d and took me about 45 seconds 💃 Was a pleasure @kylieclimbs 🤝"

Climbing is the main way Raboutou stays in shape. International Medical Aid states that climbing has a lot of mental health benefits. "Rock climbing gets you into the thick of nature. You can feel the wind in your hair, the rustle of trees, the sturdy rock beneath your feet. Research shows that spending time in nature can reduce blood pressure, strengthen your immune system and elevate your mood. And let's not forget the sense of awe and wonder you experience when you take in those spectacular views!"

When Raboutou competes, she makes sure to get into the right mindset. She shared her approach in an interview with Olympics.com. "My dad has always said, 'It's just you and the wall.' Which is just a reminder that it's not about anybody else. It's just about me and giving myself to the boulders in front of me."

Raboutou has a lot of love for climbing. She tells Olympics.com that this started at her gym as a child. "ABC energy has been chaotic and wonderful since day one, so that hasn't changed too much. We not only competed against each other, but we pushed each other to work hard… and we just had so much fun too. That whole philosophy has really just continued with me throughout my career. I'm competing out of pure passion – and that passion is continuing to grow and [I have] the want to learn more and more about the sport and what I'm capable of… and, just pushing myself."

Raboutou tells Olympics.com that she likes to spend time outside. "As much as I compete, I also love outdoor climbing," she said. "I just love getting to be outside and really connect with nature, be with family and friends – or sometimes even solo. There's just something about it that really motivates me, wanting to get to the top of the climb and really being there for the boulder itself… for the simple act of just like being outdoors and feeding my soul with all that good energy."

Raboutou tells Olympics.com that she likes to alternate her approach to climbing training. "Sometimes it's to go out and try the hardest climb possible," she said. "And sometimes it's just to do really easy climbs and fall in love with the movement and get lost in the outdoors. Every trip outdoors can look different, which is why it's super special."