Up to Speed

Directed by Peter Mortimer, Zachary Barr and Nick Rosen

With Adam Ondra, Margo Hayes, Ashima Shiraishi, Max Hammer and Bruce Mitchell

When climbing was announced as part of the 2020 Olympics, it was a monumental occasion for the sport. But many climbers were shocked to learn that one of three combined events required to compete for a medal is speed climbing. An exploration of this little-known sub-discipline, and its role in shaping climbing’s future. His journey from the U.S. to Asia culminates at an international competition in Moscow, where speed demons race up a 15-meter wall in less than six seconds.