Ashima Shiraishi

Ashima Shiraishi, born on April third, two thousand one, is a remarkable American rock climber who began her climbing journey at the tender age of six. Her first experiences on the rock were at Rat Rock in Central Park, where she was introduced to the sport by her father. It didn't take long for her to rise through the ranks, establishing herself as one of the premier boulderers and sport climbers globally.

Shiraishi's climbing prowess is highlighted by her impressive achievements, including numerous first-place finishes in international competitions. She has made history with multiple first female and youngest ascents, showcasing her exceptional talent and determination. Among her notable feats, at just thirteen years old, she became the second-ever female and the youngest climber to tackle a sport route graded at 5.14d/5.15a (9a/9a+).

In two thousand sixteen, she made headlines with the second ascent of Horizon in Mount Hiei, Japan, further solidifying her status in the climbing community. Additionally, she became the first-ever female climber to successfully send a V15 (8C) boulder, a testament to her extraordinary skills and dedication to the sport.

Ashima's journey has also been captured in various short documentary-style films, including the documentary short 'Return to the Red' released in two thousand twelve, which highlights her inspiring story and contributions to rock climbing.