Laura Rogora is an Italian rock climber whose trajectory has been marked by rapid ascents through the ranks of sport climbing’s elite. Born in 2001, she first drew attention in 2015 when, at a mere 14 years old, she became the second-youngest climber to redpoint a 9a route. Fast forward to 2021—she claimed the spotlight as just the third woman to tackle a 9b, with her impressive ascent of Erebor in Italy. This was, perhaps, the harbinger of even greater feats to come.

By July 2025, Laura made history again, becoming the first woman to onsight an 8c+ route, a significant milestone on Ultimate Sacrifice in France. It’s baffling, really, how she seemingly coaxes victories from sheer rock face and gravity’s pull. Through this intense journey, she also distinguished herself in competitions—like winning gold medals at the IFSC World Youth Championships. And yet, the pressures of Olympic appearances weigh heavily on her shoulders, reminding us all that these towering achievements often come with expectations that ascend as quickly as the climbers themselves.

Laura isn’t merely focused on the competitions; her list of accomplished climbs within a short timeframe is astonishing. Repeating routes like Punt’X and KinematiX within days, she brims with the kind of exhilaration that leaves no doubt: this is not just sport for her; it’s a dance with passion woven into every hold and foothold. Her words, “Without a doubt, my best day of climbing ever,” highlight the raw joy coexisting with the demands of peak performance.

As she looks ahead, balancing pressures and pursuits, it seems she is poised for more breakthroughs. Yet there remains a hint of hesitation, as she returns to training after a notable performance at Gorges du Loup, perhaps aware that each ascent, while exhilarating, only sets the stage for the next challenge to climb, both literally and metaphorically.