[The growth history of wild rock climbing Olympic champions, focusing on competitive growth, with emotional parts interspersed]
How long does it take to become an Olympic champion in rock climbing?
Ning Ruyan's answer is thirteen years.
But when he was eight years old, everyone, including himself, thought it was a dream.
— Because rock climbing isn't even an Olympic sport!
There is no professional equipment and no standard training.
The first fingerboard was a scrap piece of wood that the gym teacher nailed to the wall.
He grew wildly together with rock climbing, letting the world see the "Chinese Spider-Man".
He tamed wild routes and tamed audiences around the world.
"Ning Ruyan is the GOAT in rock climbing!"
"Ruyan, as the captain of the Chinese rock climbing team and a two-time Olympic champion in the adult men's rock climbing category, can you share the secret of your success?"
"Keep climbing, don't stop, until you reach the top."
"My parents' obstruction, the challenges from powerful enemies, and the attacks of injuries and illnesses could not stop me."
"My life is on-sight a route called 'Ning Ruyan' until the end of my life."
"Also, I want to thank someone."
Ning Ruyan's eyes looked through the camera, and the man behind the camera had a gentle smile on his lips.
"When I was eight years old, someone encouraged me to touch a rock wall for the first time."
"Smashed my piggy bank and bought me my first pair of climbing shoes."
Ning Ruyan stood up and pressed the photography stop button.
Kiss his dear sports reporter, his best friend, his comrade-in-arms.
"You are the sun on the wall of dawn, lighting my way forward."
Purpose: My life is the peak I want to climb to