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Brian Bartow
Event: Speed Climbing
2000 GOG Finish: Bronze Medal
Hometown: Grants Pass, OR
Age: 21
Height/weight: 6'3, 195
Marital Status: Single
Nickname: Geronimo
Occupation: Artist, Musician, Speed Climber, Student
Background: Bartow was born into the timber sports, following in his father's footsteps. He first learned how to climb on springboard poles in Australia. Bartow is currently working on his degree in music with a minor in art. In his free time he plays guitar and sings in a band called "Beevonky," named after two of his friends, nicknamed Beaver and Monkey. Bartow trains on an old bark tree that is smoothed out for perfect climbing. He also strengthens his legs by riding his bike.
Records Held: 80-feet record, Sguicemish, BC, 18.68 seconds; 90-feet record, Hayward, WI, 20.05 seconds; 60-feet traditional climb, Hayward, WI, 13.69 seconds
Competitive History: 1999 World Championships for 100-foot, 90-foot, 80-foot, and 60-foot climbs; Bronze Medalist, 2000 Great Outdoor Games
Strengths: Youth; a natural ability to climb very fast
Weaknesses: Lack of training time
Personal Bests: 90-foot record climb at Hayward, Wisconsin in 20.05 seconds
Coaches/Mentors: His father and uncle Send this story to a friend | Most sent stories
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