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Hamish McArthur (born 6 March 2001) is an English professional rock climber and competition climber, who specializies in competition bouldering and competition lead climbing events.
In September 2021, he finished third in his first appearance at the IFSC Climbing World Championships.
Early life
McArthur grew up in York, North Yorkshire attending Park Grove Primary School and then Joseph Rowntree School. At the age of 11 he became the youngest member of the Great Britain junior climbing squad. When McArthur was 12 he won the under 14s category at the British Youth Climbing Series Finals in Edinburgh.
Climbing career
Competition climbing
At junior level, McArthur won the gold medal at the IFSC Junior Boulder World Championship in Voronezh, beating his previous best result of silver at the 2019 IFSC Youth World Championships.
On McArthur's senior debut, he won third place in at the 2021 IFSC Climbing World Championships § Lead in Moscow.
Rock climbing
Hamish has made some notable ascents on outdoor sport climbing routes. In December 2019, he redpointed Jungle Speed 9a (5.14d), followed shortly after by A Muerte 8c+ (5.14c); both are located in Siurana.
In March 2021, he flashed Bulbhaul 8B+ (V14), at Almscliffe Crag, one of the UK's hardest bouldering routes.
