Campbell Harrison Explained

Campbell Lachlan Harrison (born 28 June 1997) is an Australian professional sport climber.[1]

Harrison was selected to represent Australia at the 2024 Summer Olympics on 25 November 2023, when he took first place at the Oceania Olympic Qualifier in the Lead & Boulder Combined discipline.[2] Harrison's nomination was officially announced by the Australian Olympic Commission on 7 February 2024.[3]

Harrison is the first LGBT Olympic sport climber.[4] [5] [6]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: After Giving Up His 2020 Olympic Dreams for Family, Campbell Harrison Is Going to Paris. Climbing.com. 18 June 2024. Tung Chen, Holly Yu.
  2. Web site: Campbell Harrison IFSC Profile . International Federation of Sport Climbing.
  3. News: Vaughan . Roger . Eight-year climb delivers Olympic selection to Campbell Harrison . 8 February 2024 . The New Daily . 7 February 2024.
  4. Web site: Olympian Campbell Harrison paves way for other queer sport climbers. Outsports. 6 June 2024. Buzinski, Jim.
  5. News: Out Gay Aussie Sport Climber Campbell Harrison Qualifies For The Olympics. Star Observer. Magaletti, Douglas. 14 December 2023.
  6. Web site: Champion rock climber Campbell Harrison reflects on coming out two years ago & realizing his dreams. Queerty. 14 June 2023. Reimer, Alex.

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