Angela Eiter

Angela "Angy" Eiter (born 27 January 1986 in Arzl im Pitztal) is an Austrian professional rock climber who specialises in competition climbing and sport climbing. In competition lead climbing, she won three IFSC World Cups in a row (2004–2006), and four IFSC World Championships. In 2011, she achieved her 25th win in World Cup and her 42nd podium. She is also one of the strongest sport climbers in the world, and in 2017, became the first-ever female in history to climb a 9b (5.15b) route, La Planta de Shiva. In 2020, she became the first-ever female in history to complete the first free ascent (FFA) of a 9b (5.15b) route, Madame Ching.

Angela Eiter
Personal information
NicknameAngy
NationalityAustrian
Born (1986-01-27) 27 January 1986
Arzl im Pitztal, Austria
OccupationProfessional rock climber
Height154 cm (5 ft 1 in)
Weight46 kg (101 lb)
Websiteangelaeiter.com
Climbing career
Type of climber
Highest grade
Known for
First ascents
  • Madame Ching (9b, 2020)
Medal record
Women's competition climbing
Representing  Austria
World Games
2005 DuisburgLead
World Championships
2005 MunichLead
2007 AvilésLead
2011 ArcoLead
2012 ParisLead
World Cup
Winner2004Lead
Winner2005Lead
Winner2006Lead
Winner2006Combined
European Championships
2010 Imst/InnsbruckLead
Rock Master
Winner2003Lead
Winner2004Lead
Winner2005Lead
Winner2007Lead
Winner2009Lead
Winner2012Lead
Updated on 8 May 2013.
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