Watch: Hong Kong climbing phenomenon Veronica Chik, 9, sets world record
Youngster adds to growing collection of achievements with her climb on formidable Spanish route
Nine-year-old Hong Kong climbing phenomenon Veronica Chik has chalked up another notable record after conquering a sheer 50-metre route in Spain.
Chik, who began climbing outdoors only last year to overcome a fear of heights, was already the youngest Hongkonger to navigate the 31-metre “China Climb”, in Yangshuo.
She was also the youngest in China to successfully tackle the 50-metre outdoor “rock of life” bouldering route in Jinshan.
Now she is on top of the world, after becoming the youngest on the planet to complete a high-difficulty 5.14b (8c) route, suitable for experienced and skilled climbers.
Chik achieved the feat on Tuesday, on the technical Fish Eye route in the hills of Oliana, a popular climbing region in Catalonia.
She went to Spain with her father, Alan, specifically to target the record. The previous youngest to achieve it was a 10-year-old.