GB Climbing Team announced for 2024
- Friday 15th March 2024
The British Mountaineering Council (BMC) has announced the climbers who have been named as part of the GB Climbing Team for the 2024 season.
The 2024 selection process for the disciplines of Boulder, Lead and Speed Climbing, marks the start of a pivotal International season, during which climbers will compete for gold at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
A total of 42 athletes have been invited to join the GB Climbing Team, with six of those athletes eligible to compete in the Olympic Qualifying Series (OQS). The GB Climbing Team aims to further support the development of athletes to ensure they are equipped to compete for medals at World Championship competitions and future Olympic Games.
Returning to the GB Climbing Team is 17-year-old Lucy Garlick. Last year, Lucy became the youngest British climber to compete at a senior level, reaching the finals at the IFSC European Cup at Loverval aged just 16. Joining Lucy on the team is Rhys Conlon, a combined athlete, who competed in his first international competition back in 2021. Rhys had a successful youth season in 2023, winning his first international medal at the European Youth Cup in St. Pierre back in June of that year.
Boulder
AKHTAR, Dayan
EDGINGTON, Isabella
EDWARDS, Emma
FLOCKHART, Louise
KERSWELL, Finley
MARTINS, Luca
ROBINSON LEE, Eugenie
Boulder & Lead
BOUWKNEGT, Tom
BRIDGENS, Connie
BRIDGENS, Izzy
CONLON, Rhys
GARLICK, Lucy
HAMMOND, Sam
JENKINS, James
LILLEY, Imogen
MACDOUGALL, Fae
MACDOUGALL, Jack
MCARTHUR, Hamish
MCNEICE, Erin
MILNE, Max
NUTTALL, Florence
POPE, Jim
RINALDI, Isabella
ROBERTS, Toby
SEIKHAM, Harveer
STEELE, Tom
THOMPSON-SMITH, Molly
Lead
CAWLEY, Louie
FLETCHER, Kaitlynn
HEALY, Tom
KERR, Hannah
NEAME, Jo
SUTTON, Isaac
WALMSLEY, Joe
WILLS, Seren-Wednesday
Speed
FALL, Matthew
FILLINGHAM, Saveena
FILLINGHAM, Kishan
GOODALL, Andrew
HAMILTON, Ava
RIGBY, Sam
TURNER, Luke
Lucinda Whittaker, the BMC’s Pathway Manager (Talent & Performance), said: “We express our heartfelt appreciation for the dedication and hard work shown by all athletes during the selection process. We recognise the immense effort and commitment each athlete puts in, regardless of the outcome. We are committed to providing ongoing support and guidance to help athletes reach their full potential and achieve their goals.”
Olympic Qualifying Series
The following GB Climbing athletes, through their international performances, are eligible to compete in the Olympic Qualifying Series, to compete for a place at the Paris Olympic Games: Hamish McArthur (combined), Max Milne (combined), Jack MacDougall (combined), Jim Pope (combined), Molly Thompson Smith (combined) and Erin McNeice (combined)
Paris 2024
Toby Roberts excelled with a gold medal-winning performance at the combined European Olympic Qualifiers held in Laval in October 2023, which secured his ticket to the Paris 2024. This historic accomplishment not only marks a significant milestone for Roberts but also establishes him as the first male sport climber to represent Team GB at the Olympic Games.
The international programme starts on 5 April 2024 at the IFSC Curno European Youth Cup in Italy. Senior international competition starts on 8 April 2024 at the IFSC Keqiao World Cup in China.