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Piper Kelly
Aug 3, 2026 7:30 AM

  Born: October 3, 1999, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S. (Show more) Piper Kelly (born October 3, 1999, Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.) is an American speed climber and a rising star in the sport. Kelly has qualified for the 2024 Paris Olympics and is considered one of the athletes to watch. Kelly was born to Stephanie Kelly and John Kelly and raised in Indianapolis. She began rock climbing at a gym with her father and uncles when she was seven years old. She found it exhilarating, but few others her age shared her passion for climbing. This led Kelly to focus on more mainstream sports, including volleyball, football (soccer), track, and cross-country. However, ...(100 of 433 words) Access the full article Help support true facts by becoming a member. Subscribe today!

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