Tomoko Ogawa (尾川 智子, Ogawa Tomoko, born April 14, 1978) is a Japanese boulderer. In 2012, she sent Catharsis, a boulder route in Shiobara established by Dai Koyamada, and confirmed by Daniel Woods, to become the first-ever woman to climb an 8B+ (V14) route.[2] Ogawa began climbing in 2000, at age 22. Her other notable ascents of boulders include Caramba 8A+ (V12), Mutante 8A+ (V12), Akugeki 8A/8A+ , Atomic Playboy 8A (V11), Hatchling 8A (V11), and No Late Tenders 8A (V11).[2]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Japanese |
| Born | April 14, 1978 |
| Height | 5 ft 3 in (160 cm)[1] |
| Weight | 106 lb (48 kg)[1] |
| Climbing career | |
| Type of climber | Bouldering |
| Highest grade |
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| Known for | First-ever woman to climb V14 (8B+) |
| Major ascents | Catharsis |
See also
edit- Katie Lamb, first-ever female to climb an 8C+ (V16) graded boulder
- Ashima Shiraishi, first-ever female to climb an 8C (V15) graded boulder
- Angie Payne, first-ever female to climb an 8B (V13) graded boulder
References
edit- ^ a b "A#10472 Tomoko Ogawa (f) -78 Japan, Nagoya". Retrieved 14 August 2014.
- ^ a b "Tomoko Ogawa and the Catharsis 8b+ Interview". Planet Mountain. Retrieved 24 August 2014.