Janja Garnbret climbs Bibliographie, first woman to achieve the feat
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 12:07 PM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
On June 6, Slovenian climber Janja Garnbret made history by becoming the first woman to successfully climb Bibliographie, a 115-foot route in Céüse, France. Previously, only five men had completed this challenging climb, established as one of the most demanding in the world since its first ascent in 2009. Garnbret's accomplishment adds to her impressive accolades, including two Olympic gold medals and 49 World Cup golds. She noted that this route required significant mental commitment and patience, indicating a shift in her climbing approach. Garnbret is now only the second woman to climb a route graded 9b+.
- •Janja Garnbret completed Bibliographie on June 6.
- •She is the first woman to climb this iconic route.
- •Only five men had previously completed the climb.
- •Garnbret has two Olympic golds and 49 World Cup titles.
- •She becomes the second woman to climb a 9b+ graded route.
- 12:07 PMYahoo Sports — Olympic champ Janja Garnbret completes historic first in sport climbing
"Slovenian climber Janja Garnbret becomes first woman, and sixth overall, to successfully complete iconic 115-foot Bibliographie in Céüse, France.
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