Andrea Hah is an Australian

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based in Blue Mountains, known for being the first Australian woman to climb grade 33 with her ascent of ''Tiger Cat'', and her appearance on

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Early life

Hah was a youth gymnast, before retiring due to injuries at age 16. She toyed with aerial skiing,

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, hurdling, trampolining and diving, before transferring to rock climbing.

Climbing career

Hah first came into prominence in the early 2010s after gaining sponsorship and climbing some hard routes in the Blue Mountains, including ''Tiger Cat'' (33). In 2015 she won the Australian bouldering championships. She lives in the Blue Mountains with her husband and fellow climber Lee Cossey, working as an exercise physiologist.

Ninja Warrior

She gained some media attention after taking part in the first season of

and being the first woman to make it up the warped wall.

Notable ascents

*2012, ''Ozymandais'' (28),

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, Victoria - first flash, first free female ascent *2013, ''Tiger Cat'' (33), Blue Mountains,

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- second Australian woman to climb 33 *2013, ''Punks in the Gym'' (32), Arapiles, Victoria *2017, ''Freerider'' (27 / 5.12d),

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, United States - free ascent

References

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