Chris Sharma

Quick Facts

Full Name	Chris Sharma
Occupation	Rock Climber
Date Of Birth	Apr 23, 1981(1981-04-23)
Age	43
Birthplace	Santa Cruz
Country	United States
Birth City	California
Horoscope	Aries

Chris Sharma Biography

Chris Sharma is one of the most popular and richest Rock Climber who was born on April 23, 1981 in Santa Cruz, California, United States. Rock climber who is known for regularly climbing the highest-quality courses, which include many 5.15 (9a+) routes. His accomplishments at the highest levels has seen him sometimes called the top in the world.

Both he and He and Steph Davis are both American rock climbers who have earned accolades for their proficiency in the sport. are both American rock climbers who have been awarded acclaim for their skill in the sport.

In July 2001, Sharma completed the extension of the established route Biographie in Ceüse, located in the Hautes-Alpes Department of France and renamed it Realization, ignoring the French tradition that equippers and not climbers name routes. At the time of the first ascent, Biographie was widely considered to be the first consensus 5.15a (9a+) in the world. He has since established or completed many routes at or above 5.15 (9a+), including La Rambla and Es Pontas (a deep water soloing project in Mallorca). In 2008 Sharma climbed the 250-foot line (76 m), Jumbo Love, at Clark Mountain in California, claiming 5.15b (9b) for the grade.

The 2008 film King Lines on IMDb follows Chris through various climbs throughout the world and offers his reflections of his past, climbing and life.

He was married to Jimena Alarcon in the year 2015.

Chris Sharma Net Worth

Chris Sharma is one of the richest Rock Climber from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Chris Sharma 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He started climbing at the age of 12 and was the winner of his first major contest two years later.

More than 550,000 fans on Instagram. He started a gym named Sender One in the year 2013.

Chris Omprakash Sharma (born April 23, 1981) is an American rock climber. In 2007, NPR wrote that Sharma was considered the world’s best rock climber. He is known for being the world’s first climber to redpoint a 9b (5.15b) route (Jumbo love, 2008) and the second to climb a 9a+ (5.15a) and a 9b+ (5.15c) route (respectively, Realization in 2001 and La Dura Dura in 2013). He is also known for climbing the world’s first 9a+ (5.15a) and 9b (5.15b) deep-water solo routes (Es Pontàs in 2007 and Alasha in 2017). He bolted and first ascended many of the hardest lines of the Catalonia region in Spain. In 2015, he opened the gym Sharma Climbing BCN in Barcelona. In 2019, he plans to open Europe’s largest climbing gym in Madrid, Spain.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Chris Sharma height 6 ft 0 in Chris weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Chris Sharma Dating?

According to our records, Chris Sharma married to Jimena Alarcon. As of December 1, 2023, Chris Sharma’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Chris Ranked on the list of most popular Rock Climber. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Chris Sharma celebrates birthday on April 23 of every year.

Where is Chris Sharma now?

In 2015, he opened a second gym, Sharma Climbing BCN, in Barcelona in Spain, and in 2021 he opened a third gym, Sharma Climbing Gava, on the outskirts of Barcelona.

How good is Chris Sharma?

He’s known for being the world’s first climber to redpoint a 5.15b with his send of Jumbo love in California in 2008 and the second to climb 5.15a and 5.15c. He’s also known for climbing the world’s first 5.15a with Es Pontas and 5.15b Alasha deep-water solo routes (Es Pontàs in 2007 and Alasha in 2017.

Who sponsors Chris Sharma?

Sharma is partnered with Petzl, Tenaya, prAna, Walltopia, Momentum, Sender One, Sanuk, Maxim Climbing Ropes, TruBlue and The Sharma Fund.

How old is Chris Sharma?

41 years (April 23, 1981)

What does Redpoint mean in climbing?

This is when you successfully climb a route after having practiced it beforehand. “Practice” can come in many forms, including previously attempting and failing on a route or top-roping the route before attempting a lead climb. You might hear climbers refer to climbing near their redpoint.