Miho Nonaka: Japan’s Iconic Olympic Climber | adidas TERREX

Join Miho Nonaka, one of Japan's most iconic competition climbers, as she prepares to fight for a ticket to the 2024 Olympics in Paris.
Miho’s journey began at age 9, when she started climbing with her father and sister. It didn’t take her long to begin making an impression, with multiple World Cup podiums propelling the Japanese climbing phenom into the ranks of climbing’s greatest.
00:00 Who is Miho Nonaka
00:12 Miho’s climbing background
00:59 Tokyo Olympic Games 2020
03:01 Childhood and early climbing competitions
04:45 A day in the life
07:30 Miho’s family
08:46 Pressure before Paris Olympics 2024
10:47 The future
Nonaka's distinct climbing style and impressive competition success has made her a standout on the IFSC circuit. With an Olympic silver medal under her belt already, Miho is looking to secure a her spot in back-to-back Games at the upcoming Olympic Qualifying Series in Budapest.
Follow along for a behind-the-scenes insight into Miho’s climbing motivation, how she deals with pressure, her rigorous training schedule and the dedication it takes to climb on the biggest sporting stage.
Production: Glocelium Ltd and LouderThan11
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[@eonraider4180]

Miho’s mom explanation for how she chose her name was just beautiful.

[@kma3647]

I really like her mom. She's obviously a very Japanese person in terms of her approach, but in some ways she has opened up a bit to a few Western ideas and chosen to meet her daughter where she was, rather than trying to rigidly enforce a standard. It seems she's been a key reason that Miho still looks at a very difficult sport and a grueling life of training as something fun and enjoyable to do. It hasn't been drilled so hard that it felt like a chore. It's a very good approach to life and one that has allowed her naturally to strive for that classic Japanese perfection, but in her own way. Intriguing and inspirational, for sure! Bon chance à Paris!

[@themeatpopsicle]

Miho's fighting spirit is what makes her a favorite of mine

[@autumneagle]

One of my favorite times was watching Miho, Akiyo Noguchi, and Janja Garnbret battle back and forth each winning different competitions against each other leading up to the Olympics. For me that was the big showdown and all three showed out amazingly.

[@gottadomor7438]

Must include Shauna Coxsey in the group - for a couple IFSC World Cup seasons all the comps w/ the four of then were a blast to cheer on. All four. Whoever made podium REALLY earned it.

[@carlosdumbratzen6332]

which made the ending to the tokyo olympics really great. All 3 of them on the podium. It is kind of sad that this has ended now.

[@autumneagle]

@@carlosdumbratzen6332 Akiyo retiring made me sad but she hit all her goals. She's still making climbing videos with Tomoa though!

[@hagakuru]

This was VERRRRY WELL produced and edited. Her story and perseverance come across loudly. Thank you for highlighting such a quiet talent ready to be HEARD. Good job Adidas!

[@BC128]

Happy that she's finally qualified for Paris and hopefully she'll win a medal again! This is a really cool and well edited vid!

[@tuftofflowers]

My god, can’t believe it’s been 3 years since the Olympics and it’s going to be very soon again. All the best to this amazing and inspiring woman!!

[@SHdobi]

If anyone was wondering the superb music background from the second part of the video is Attacca - Spearfisher & Brianna Tam. Should have been put in the description, amazing piece of music.

[@grafzhl]

I'm so hyped for the Olympics, can't believe it's that time again already. Memory of Miho, Janja and Akiyo sharing the podium is stell fresh. And there's so many other talents now, Natalia, Brooke, Oriane, Ai, so many others.

[@gottadomor7438]

Agreed that WAS a remarkable podium - three of the greatest women climbers for sure.

[@myka788]

Baby Miho is too adorable 😢

[@frostyace]

amazing video ! good luck for your Paris Olympics Miho ! I'm sure you can achieve the gold medal !!! 🥇🥳

[@krist.7419]

only if Janja has a fall out.....

[@mariajoseparra3341]

One of the strongest climbers, rooting for you Miho ✨

[@CJski]

I was really not expecting that dialect of English coming out of Miho's mouth. She speaks really well though.

[@myka788]

Samme!!!!

[@meode7677]

It's Sean Bailey's influence, they've been a couple for a long time

[@mszymkowski]

​@@meode7677 that's explains a lot 🙂

[@shadycatz85]

She trains in the US with the US climbers a lot. That's how she got close to Sean Bailey.

[@mszymkowski]

@@shadycatz85 I've seen then together couple of times in Ceuse.

[@tamasforintos3994]

And we cheer you for that gold medal with our deepest heart :)

[@LadyLaddy]

Such a wonderful small documentary. Miho is really inspiring.

[@joycefang01]

Awesome video, so inspiring to see Miho's journey!

[@miketkong2]

SUPER inspiring! Epic piece. Huge kudos to the team that put this cut together. Very well done. 10/10/10 rooting for Miho!!!!

[@LeoThomMusic]

Awesome video! I'll be rooting for Miho!

[@FullSpectrumClimbing]

She's so good. This was amazing to watch

[@NaYoungSeung]

She's awesome... Miracle of Tokyo. God bless her.

[@dsluna]

Such an inspiration, Miho! I love your determination, dedication and delicacy for climbing. All the love this sports deserves. パリでもうがんばれえー！！！ミホに応援します🔥🎉

[@adrianalejandromoralessaav1427]

I just love Miho. I know it's going to be hard in Paris with Janja and Brooke there, but I'll be rooting for Miho all the way

[@JE-yo1rp]

great documentary👏. she has such a fighting spirit and thus calmness, so refreshing.

[@gt1man931]

She is stunningly gorgeous to match her skills on the climbing wall.

[@tisayfaridleontolosa6554]

all my love and compassion for you Miho

[@julz6077]

Queen!

[@mirariiepaa551]

really beautiful video... the mum/daughter relationship has moved me

[@paulinebunuan]

Good luck Miho!

[@nightworg]

Such an amazing athlete. Looking forward to see her compete in Paris.

[@SHdobi]

Lets go Miho!

[@muffindolphindaphnee]

Miho is amazingggg

[@funkyduck4743]

Good luck Miho in Paris! Cheers

[@ahguitar1]

Love Miho.

[@mszymkowski]

Great movie. Really well made. Cool scenes and photos/pictures. Good luck Miho! \o/

[@crypt84]

Great video, I really enjoy watching her climb. Best of luck to her qualifying this weekend for the final Japanese spot

[@mallerschwab980]

she got in in style finishing 2nd

[@SGU.TF-141]

One of my favorite female climber!

[@joepodolska]

Good luck in Paris Miho!

[@bandols]

When she was talking about her finger always opening that was something I really got and it's stressful. I had a Pyogenic Granuloma on my left pointer finger and when that opens it bleeds a crazy amount. Made me super self conscious to go to the climbing gym because it opened up every time and would bleed all over everything. It's also insane how good Nonaka's English is!! She is my favorite Japanese climber.

[@JohnMKim-nt2li]

Incredible

[@akumacode]

that was a beautifully made video, especially the part about how she got her name

[@ommelpommel3276]

she is so cool omg

[@susanarodrigues4864]

She is amazing and she have an amazing mom :) I didn´t know about this sport but it´s incredible! :)

[@gregspauldini3139]

I love Miho. Has.a beautiful style. I look forward to the day though when her, Brooke, and others, move on from the comp scene and start putting down boulders outside. Love how she got her name as well.

[@fromterra9136]

I watched this clip with goosebumps.

[@MrRoe-sn7hf]

Motivational

[@10freekie2]

Wow her mom is epic :)! Also, so much of her daily life being used for climbing resting interviews and sponsors. Quite the dedication and sacrifice! 8:36 Ahwwww the origin of the name Miho is so beautiful!

[@paveld9249]

more miho :)

[@mla3245]

Now she's really going Paris! Ganba, Miho!

[@meganngsy]

Beautiful.

[@jonnes__4657]

🗽 Unfortunately, it is difficult to be in competition at the same time as Janja Garnbret. But I wish Miho all the best! May the best win. .

[@krist.7419]

Being 2nd after Janja is a gret achievement!

[@user-zx3dv4hx1f]

this was not needed to be said no one in here is talkin about janja this was about miho

[@MattMarcroft]

Great film, really illuminating to see the pressures and passion that the best of the best are under. Great work from LT11, as always! Maybe the wrong place to ask, but Adidas - are you still making Five Ten climbing shoes? It seems you stopped producing the shoes that your sponsored athletes like Miho are wearing.

[@HeroesBosses]

Watching videos of climbers like Miho has inspired me to get back into it. It's been years, can't even do a proper pull up anymore :) Wish me luck. Also I don't know who her English teacher was, but Miho sounds Canadian when she speaks it haha

[@Tomf-tz4pd]

It’s never too late all the best .. I believe it’s the influence of her North American climber partner

[@mikemuponda1781]

she is very talented and skilled but I was honestly caught off guard by how gorgeous she is.

[@marknicholas-mw9rs]

Good climbing in Budapest. You should already be qualified as well as half your team. Look forward to watching you in Paris. Peak in Paris!

[@cptkoman]

epic

[@Painsoreal]

👏

[@gottadomor7438]

Champ Miho.

[@andrejcernansky]

Miho is cool

[@rockout223]

ガンバ‼️

[@Deletedcommentfactory]

I want to see Miho, Brooke, and Janja on the podium. I don’t care what order.

[@alpd7638]

Why is it impossible to find adidas\5.10 climbing shoes in Canada?

[@TuckerandAlyssa]

THIS 👏WAS👏SO👏COOL!!! Miho we didn't know who you were before seeing this video, but now we're for sure rooting for you in the next olympics!!!

[@dropelaves]

She is talented, works hard and is absolutely gorgeous!? Damn! You go gurl!!

[@kiukk9288]

gambare Miho!

[@stijn8697]

Plz release and stock some Adidas Terrex climbing shoes already

[@chun7798]

when adidas realized buying 510 and killing the brand was their biggest mistake😂

[@user-yo5yr9yr2h]

I wanna know her nail polish brand. i stopped painting my nails the minute i started climbing because it just gets wrecked

[@jacoblopez6139]

hype

[@norik0]

Miho is my favorite female climber. But I feel so bad for the women in bouldering while Janja is still competing...

[@peterbee162]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@__tasp__]

Pure Sprout 👍

[@Djdavidnyan]

がんばれみほさん！

[@AlCabrone777]

Kimiko from "The Boys"

[@Frostweather]

Miho is one of the most well-built female climbers out there

[@Woonwerkverkeer]

5:48 Never expected Miho to be a fatbike enjoyer

[@rockatanaka]

🎌🔥 GANBA!

[@Ash4eTo]

Ah! My sweetheart! Fingers crossed for the Olympics. If someone were to beat Janja, it would be Miho. Ganbatte ne!

[@peterbee162]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@TheAlbinoskunk]

I think she is the first person to podium in both boulder and speed? I could be wrong thouhh

[@awdrifter3394]

Miho vs Janja in the Paris Olympics.

[@1005Micchi]

がんばーです:)

[@grindPracticeBLESSED]

@8:55 特に今後2か月間は、そのような言葉は絶対に口にしません 🦀

[@punkkabestia]

[@sage1d590]

The marketing is that bit easy with attractive athletes!

[@doug7892]

To be honest, not feeling ready or in shape is probably when you climb best.

[@inquisitvem6723]

I thought it was a young teenager who is the best in the world.

[@No11nparticular]

Reverend Insanity, Gu Yue Fang Yuan

[@eralare]

Sup cutie? Haha. Gambateeee

[@saculzemog]

unfortunately for her Janja will be there :/

[@krist.7419]

that will be her challenge!!!

[@e_j_]

lego batman gif

[@tectaljungle]

Create awesome shoes, win every bouldering world cup just in time for them to be permanently out of stock.

[@evelei194]

can i just say the way miho speaks English is very charming and sexy 😇

[@mouzgeilpapx]

τι μουναρος εισαι ρε miho

[@krist.7419]

εισαι καλα;;;🙄

[@donaldtrump2252]

We all know whos taking women's gold already.... lol

[@biomorphic]

This year I will be travelling to Japan and I will marry Ai Mori or Miho Nonaka, I have yet to decide. So will automatically climb V10 for the transitive property.

[@gordonfrimann246]

Hope Adidas payed her well for this pretentious cringe xD