Paris Olympics 2024: Overcoming Scoliosis, Kyra Condie Eyes Podium Spot While Working as a Veterinarian

Rock climbing is one of the unique and enthralling adventure sports out there and has captivated the hearts of fans for years. It’s the euphoria of overcoming one boulder after another that makes it so alluring. The sport’s importance is underscored by its appeal to numerous professional climbers, who have successfully turned it into a bankable career option. Kyra Condie of the United States is one such name who has not only pursued the sport but has also inspired generations because of her sheer dedication to climbing.

She was diagnosed with a gnarly spinal condition during her childhood, but as they say, a comeback is always stronger than a setback. Such is the case with the latter athlete, who overcame the injury and represented the United States at arguably the biggest sporting stage of them all, the Olympics. However, Condie could not get past the finish line during the Tokyo Olympics, and she aims high to cash in at the Paris Olympics 2024. Her off-court deeds to uplift others are a whole different story.

Where there’s a will, there’s a way – exemplifies Kyra Condie

As per the reports from NECN, Kyra Condie, the 27-year-old rock climbing prodigy from Utah, had not had a great start to her climbing endeavors as she was diagnosed with scoliosis at just the age of 12. But Condie never stopped dreaming, and after a back surgery, she was again set to scale the tedious cliffs. “I actually didn’t start doing really well in climbing until after my surgery. I think it really came at the right time where I knew then that that’s what I wanted to do,” is what she said in her statement, referring to the times post-surgery.

Nonetheless, Condie kept her aspirations alive, and it was during the 2018 Pan-American Games where she clinched the maiden gold medal of her career, followed by another gold U.S. Climbing Combined Invitation in 2019. Now she is an Olympian and was only one of the four American athletes who were chosen to compete for the United States at the Tokyo Olympics.

The Salt Lake City native did not have the best outing at the Tokyo spectacle, as she had to settle for a disappointing 11th place finish in Combined Women’s Sports Climbing. Giving up was never an option for her, as she aims to make the most of it during the upcoming Paris extravaganza, as she states, “So I’d really love a chance at redemption on the Olympic stage.” With all of that established, she is equally renowned for her philanthropic efforts off the court, which are dedicated to aiding those in need, and she excels at it.

Beyond the Paris Olympics 2024: The road less traveled

Apart from being such an established face in the sport, Kyra Condie has expressed her desire to attend veterinary school and wants to work as an animal doctor and add a new chapter to her love for animals. It all started with the boys in middle school teasing her for being a vegetarian, but she later graduated from the University of Minnesota with a degree in animal science and kept doing what she felt was right.

On the other hand, she has also been helping refugee women in Utah rediscover their confidence through rock climbing. The Olympic Channel Original series, Inspired by Sport, was the platform where the facility brought four refugee women to transform them, and Condie was there to guide them throughout their expedition.

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