Meet Team USA's First Olympic Rock Climber, Brooke Raboutou

Rock climber Brooke Raboutou joins TODAY to talk about being the first American to qualify for the Olympics in her sport. She discusses balancing training with attending college, how she found creative ways to climb during the pandemic, and shares her excitement for the games.
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[@darko47]

As a fellow rock climber this makes me so excited to see rock climbing as part of the Olympics. I honestly can't wait to watch this event.

[@jordankehat9965]

Same

[@J-B-P]

I watched her and it blew my mind. My god what a cool sport. Those girls are so strong it’s insane!! She did so well.

[@havokterra]

Climbing what's the Olympics needed , it will be awesome to watch and to team USA best wishes I'll be rooting for all you . GO USA !!!!

[@rajinderdhammi3819]

This Olympian is beautiful ❤️

[@JULIA7342]

So exciting for her! I got to see her climb at our local gym in San Diego. Good luck!

[@abigailmarie5401]

Stoked to watch you, Brooke!!

[@sadhbhburke6640]

Omg I remember seeing her ages ago

[@jordans92169]

Congrats Brooke!

[@sososeven107]

Brooke 🥺💕

[@keepthefaith9805]

Congratulations 👏🎉

[@eriolmvniz2509]

Ella es hermosa ❤❤❤❤ saludos desde ekuador .. brooke 😻

[@thatguy4309]

Love the view.

[@araxt2036]

It’s my dream to be like you Brooke! It’s been my dream to become like you! My names Rihanna

[@shwaynecunningham5510]

🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰❤❤❤

[@oppressedspeakeroftruth6558]

If you win a medal..will you throw a tantrum during the ceremony?

[@acasualviewer103]

Whaaat?

[@ladodarapper2068]

I agree what is he saying exactly?

[@denglish5275]

A quick Google search and I can't find a single thing about Brooke throwing a tantrum. What is this referencing?

[@winnumber101]

"oppressed speaker of truth"

[@firstnamelastname6071]

@@denglish5275 Nothing. Dude's a lunatic and long gone judging by his other comments.