Chris Sharma

Chris Omprakash Sharma, born April 23, 1981, in Santa Cruz, California, is recognized as one of the greatest climbers in the history of modern climbing. He discovered climbing at the age of 12 and quickly distinguished himself with his exceptional talent, winning the US Open Bouldering Nationals in the adult category at 14. From the very beginning, Sharma impressed the international community with his ability to push the boundaries of what was possible, both in sport climbing and bouldering. In the late 1990s, he made the first ascent of Necessary Evil (5.14c) in the Virgin River Gorge, then the most difficult route in North America. But it was in 2001 that he made history by making the first ascent of Biographie in Céüse, France, the first route in the world to be graded 9a+ (5.15a). This success cemented his reputation and placed him at the top of the world's elite. Sharma then went on to make first ascents of extreme routes, including Dreamcatcher (9a) in Squamish, Jumbo Love (9b) on Clark Mountain, and La Dura Dura (9b+) in Oliana, contributing to the evolution of grades and difficulty standards in sport climbing. Alongside his exploits on the cliff, Sharma also distinguished himself in bouldering, notably completing Dreamtime (8B+) in Cresciano, Practice of the Wild (8C) in Magic Wood, and Witness the Fitness (V15/8C) in Horseshoe Canyon Ranch. He also invested in the development of psicobloc, a spectacular unroped climbing discipline over water, for which he became an ambassador with the first ascent of Es Pontas in Mallorca, a natural arch that has become emblematic of the genre. Sharma is also a pioneer in the media promotion of climbing. A key figure in numerous films and documentaries, he has inspired generations of climbers with his aesthetic approach, his pursuit of pure lines, and his humble attitude. For over a decade, he was considered the best climber in the world, setting records and world firsts, while promoting major sites such as Bishop in California and Margalef in Spain. Based in Barcelona, he now divides his time between opening new routes, managing climbing gyms in California and Spain, and producing content to promote his sport. In 2023, he co-created the television series The Climb, broadcast on HBO Max, with his friend Jason Momoa, aiming to democratize climbing among the general public. Married to Jimena Alarcón, he is the father of two and continues to push boundaries, as evidenced by his first ascent of Black Pearl in Mallorca in 2023, considered the world's most difficult psicobloc route. Chris Sharma embodies the quest for perfection and aesthetics in climbing, combining strength, creativity, and humility. His influence extends far beyond sport, making him a living legend and a source of inspiration for the entire contemporary climbing community.

Known For: Acting

Born: Santa Cruz, California, USA, 1981-04-23

Died: null

No.	Year	Title	Role	Vote Average
1	1997	Masters of Stone IV - Pure Force	Self	100
2	1998	Inertia		0
3	1998	Free Hueco	Chris Sharma	0
4	1999	Rampage	Self	52
5	2002	Dosage I	Self	75
6	2003	Pilgrimage	Self	60
7	2004	Dosage II	Self	0
8	2005	Depth Charge	Self	75
9	2005	Dosage III	Self	75
10	2005	Best of the West	Self	0
11	2006	Dosage IV	Self	50
12	2007	Big Game	Self	0
13	2007	King Lines	Self - Climber	68
14	2008	Dosage V	Self	42
15	2008	The Fanatic Search	Self	62
16	2009	Progression	Self	61
17	2009	The Players	Self	42
18	2010	Reel Rock 5	Self	84
19	2011	The Scene	Self	42
20	2011	Petzl RocTrip China 2011	Self	100
21	2012	La Dura Dura	Self	100
22	2012	Reel Rock 7	Self	75
23	2012	Abyss	Self	0
24	2013	Reel Rock 8	Self	79
25	2014	Into The Light	Self	85
26	2014	Solo: Climb to Live	Self	0
27	2017	Chris Sharma - Above The Sea	Self	0
28	2017	Uncharted Lines	Self	100
29	2017	Reel Rock 12	Self	71
30	2023	Ashima	Himself	0
31	2023	Sleeping Lion	Self	100
32	2025	Black Pearl	Self	100

No.	Year	Title	Role	Vote Average
1	2010	Reel Rock	Self	100
2	2023	The Climb	Host	78

Chris Sharma

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