| From: | Slovenia 🇸🇮 |
| Date of birth: | 12th March 1999 |
| Age: | 26 years old |
| Gender: | Female |
| Height: | 164 cm |
| Hardest Boulder (Worked): | 8C |
| Hardest Boulder (Flash): | 8A+ |
| Hardest Sport (Worked): | 9a |
| Hardest Sport (Onsight): | 8c |
| Hardest Sport (Flash): | 8c+ |
The most successful competition climber of all time and first gold medalist in climbing in the Tokyo 2020 olympics.
[1] A profile of Janja from Reel Rock https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yu_W2hT-HDY
[2] Winning the olympic gold medal in Tokyo 2020 https://www.instagram.com/p/CSPRpH_l81i/
[3] Interview with Natalie Berry for UKClimbing.com, 3rd May 2022 https://www.ukclimbing.com/articles/features/climb_for_gold_-_janja_garnbret_olympic_champion-14458
[4] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmlSSD7jDSI
[5] Interview with John Bergman for climbing.com, August 2024 https://www.climbing.com/people/janja-garnbret-post-olympic-2024-interview/
[6] Video with Magnus Midtbø, July 2025 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-EsdeUBBVNM
29 recorded ascents.
| Climb | Grade | Style | Ascent Date | Suggested Grade |
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| Selecció Natural | 9a | Lead | worked | 29th Dec 2017 | |
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| La Fabela por la Enmienda | 9a | Lead | worked | 6th Jan 2018 | |
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| Underground | 9a | Lead | worked | Sep 2023 | |
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| Za Staro Kolo In Majhnega Psa | 8c+ | Lead | worked | Mar 2025 | 8c+ (hard) |
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First female ascent.
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| Puro Dreaming | 8c+ | Lead | flash | 24th Oct 2025 | 8c+ |
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Notably Janja didn't use knee pads where they are commonly used on the route, meaning it is likely harder without.
References[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/DQM0JMDjGpR/ [2] https://www.8a.nu/news/janja-garnbret-flashes-puro-dreaming-8c+-9a-3yg5c [3] https://www.instagram.com/p/DQM0YaxCARk/ [4] https://www.instagram.com/p/DQAevdjDE_U/ [5] https://www.instagram.com/p/DQM4-FijF1i/ |
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| Rollito Sharma Extension | 8c | Lead | flash | 28th Dec 2015 | |
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| La Fabelita | 8c | Lead | flash | Between 3rd Jan 2016 and 3rd Jan 2017 | |
| Fish Eye | 8c | Lead | onsight | 1st Nov 2021 | |
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| American Hustle | 8c | Lead | onsight | 3rd Nov 2021 | |
| Popolni Mrk | 8c | Lead | onsight | Feb 2025 | |
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| Osapska Pošast Extension | 8c | Lead | onsight | 30th May 2025 | |
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The same day as onsighting Working Class Hero (8b+). References |
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| Working Class Hero | 8b+ | Lead | onsight | 30th May 2025 | |
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The same day as onsighting Osapska Pošast Extension (8c). References |
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| Climb | Grade | Style | Ascent Date | Suggested Grade |
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| Bügeleisen SDS | 8C | Boulder | worked | 12th May 2024 | |
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First female ascent.
Janja actually climbed it twice in the same day as she wasn't happy with the footage of the first go. References |
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| Bügeleisen | 8B+ | Boulder | worked | 2022 | |
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First female ascent.
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| New Base Line | 8B+ | Boulder | worked | 9th Oct 2023 | |
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2 sessions.
An hour or so working the moves in the first session, then second try on her second session. [1] References[1] https://ukbouldering.com/board/index.php/topic,10607.msg682629.html#msg682629 |
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| Hide and Sick | 8B+ | Boulder | worked | Nov 2024 | 8B+ |
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| Rude | 8B+ | Boulder | worked | Oct 2025 | |
| L'Oppio dei Climbers | 8B+ | Boulder | worked | Before 29th Oct 2025 | |
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First female ascent.
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| The Power of Goodbye | 8B | Boulder | worked | Nov 2024 | |
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| Wrestling With an Alligator | 8B | Boulder | worked | Nov 2024 | |
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| Il Trono | 8B | Boulder | worked | Before 29th Oct 2025 | |
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Second go.
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| Jack's Broken Heart | 8A+ | Boulder | flash | 7th Oct 2023 | |
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| Atrésie | 8A | Boulder | worked | Apr 2024 | |
| Orgasmatron | 8A | Boulder | flash | Nov 2024 | |
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| Big Golden | 7C+ | Boulder | worked | Apr 2024 | |
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All the big 5 in a day. |
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| La Balance | 7C+ | Boulder | Apr 2024 | |
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| Fourmis Rouge | 7C | Boulder | worked | Apr 2024 | |
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All the big 5 in a day. |
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| Big Boss | 7C | Boulder | worked | Apr 2024 | |
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All the big 5 in a day. |
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| Tristesse | 7C | Boulder | worked | Apr 2024 | |
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All the big 5 in a day. |
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