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Sean Bailey is an American professional rock climber who specializes in competition climbing, sport climbing, and bouldering. He has represented the United States in the IFSC Climbing World Cup in lead climbing, and has two podium finishes in bouldering at individual legs of the World Cup, including a win at the Salt Lake City leg of the 2021 World Cup and three in lead climbing, including two gold medals at the Villars leg and Chamonix leg in July 2021.

Introducing 'Proof of Concept', a new film about Outdoor Research Ambassador and pro climber, Sean Bailey. Up against the toughest route he'd ever attempted, Sean pushed himself to new limits and completes the third ascent of Bibliographie, 5.15c. This film dives into Sean's career as a pro climber, and how he uses both success and failure to fuel his climbing and push himself to new limits.
When climbing was announced as part of the 2020 Olympics, it was a monumental occasion for the sport. But many climbers were shocked to learn that one of three combined events required to compete for a medal is speed climbing. An exploration of this little-known sub-discipline, and its role in shaping climbing’s future. His journey from the U.S. to Asia culminates at an international competition in Moscow, where speed demons race up a 15-meter wall in less than six seconds.
