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in 1991. He began climbing at an early age, brought to climbing spots in
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947:"Matty Hong — IFSC"
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406:Flex Luthor
319:Flex Luthor
299:Flex Luthor
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181:Margo Hayes
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587:References
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52:1991-09-04
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424:Papichulo
413:La Rambla
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139:Known for
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