Aries Susanti Rahayu after smashing the speed climbing world record in Xiamen, China. Photo: YouTube/IFSC
Aries Susanti Rahayu after smashing the speed climbing world record in Xiamen, China. Photo: YouTube/IFSC
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Indonesian ‘Spider-Woman’ Aries Susanti Rahayu shatters speed climbing world record, scaling 15m in under 7 seconds

  • Delighted 24-year-old beats former world record holder in Xiamen, China, despite being injured
  • Sport will make its debut at the Tokyo Olympics next summer

Jonathan White
Jonathan White

Updated: 4:00pm, 21 Oct, 2019

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Aries Susanti Rahayu after smashing the speed climbing world record in Xiamen, China. Photo: YouTube/IFSC
Aries Susanti Rahayu after smashing the speed climbing world record in Xiamen, China. Photo: YouTube/IFSC
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