Inside Ukraine's Olympic Climbing Family: The Kazbekovas || Climbing Gold Podcast w/Alex Honnold

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  • 2024 Paris Olympic Climber Jenya Kazbekova comes from a rich lineage of elite rock climbers in Eastern Europe. Even her grandmother competed - winning multipitch lead competitions in the USSR. Alex Honnold asks her about how she got into the sport and who guided her journey through many struggles, including most recently, the invasion of her home nation, Ukraine, to reach the world stage.
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Komentáře • 43

  • @nekomancer4641
    @nekomancer4641 Před 16 dny +5

    5:20 that is a very profound realization to have at that age, to recognize the difference roles her family means to her

  • @higaski
    @higaski Před 15 dny +6

    Hats off to Josh Larson and whoever else made it possible that the Ukrainian team can train in Salt Lake.

  • @vladandronik5711
    @vladandronik5711 Před 16 dny +12

    Best of luck a the Olympics, Jenya! And thank you Alex for supporting the representation of Ukrainians in the sport

  • @puddinbustra
    @puddinbustra Před 16 dny +6

    I love this podcast. Looking forward to more!

  • @Luvdoggies
    @Luvdoggies Před 15 dny +2

    She’s the kind of champion you love to see represent. Hope you are at your best in the Olympics!

  • @paultopno8394
    @paultopno8394 Před 3 dny

    God bless you and your country in time of war recently.

  • @stevenlebegue3870
    @stevenlebegue3870 Před 15 dny +1

    its horrible what happened to your home... I hope you'll be able to go back soon!! ...and good luck at the olympics! 🙂

  • @mikej243
    @mikej243 Před 16 dny +3

    I’ve seen pictures and videos of Crimea rock, such beautiful cliffs, and a big loss for climbing just because of politics

  • @pastrop2003
    @pastrop2003 Před 16 dny +9

    Best of luck at the Olympics, will be rooting for you and, of course, victory to Ukraine!

  • @gyateste6191
    @gyateste6191 Před 16 dny +7

    what a lovely person

  • @mitchellrhodes671
    @mitchellrhodes671 Před 15 dny +1

    Glory to Ukraine! Peace on Earth! Climbing never dies!

  • @jimreplicant
    @jimreplicant Před 16 dny

    Who gives a flying F about ukraine😂 what a joke

    • @billking8843
      @billking8843 Před 15 dny +13

      Maybe this isn't the channel for you.

    • @billking8843
      @billking8843 Před 15 dny

      Thanks Alex for using your platform to stand up for the right of Ukrainians to forge their own path and to resist being swallowed up by Russia again.

    • @tommcmahon3200
      @tommcmahon3200 Před 15 dny

      Ukranians like the guest for starters, you douche.

    • @robtournadre
      @robtournadre Před 15 dny +6

      Decent people do ;)

    • @higaski
      @higaski Před 15 dny

      Written the same day Russia bombed a children's hospital in Kiev. Please go fuck yourself you arrogant piece of shit.