Patrick Edlinger
Patrick Edlinger (15 June 1960 – 16 November 2012) was a professional French rock climber. Edlinger is considered a pioneer and a legend of sport climbing. He was the second-ever climber in history to ascend routes of grade 7c (5.12d) with Nymphodalle (1979), and grade 7c+ (5.13a) with Le Toit (1981). He was the first-ever climber in history to onsight routes of grade 7b+ (5.12c) with Captain crochet (1982), and grade 7c (5.12d) with La Polka des Ringards (1982).
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | French |
| Born | 15 June 1960 Dax |
| Died | 16 November 2012 (aged 52) La Palud-sur-Verdon |
| Climbing career | |
| Type of climber | Sport climbing, bouldering |
| Highest grade | |
| Known for | Pioneer of sport climbing |
| World finals |
|
| Updated on 15 May 2013. | |
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.