Erin Sterkenburg Takes SA Sport Climbing to the World Stage

South Africa’s Sport Climber, Erin Sterkenburg, pictured at the IFSC African Championships in Cape Town in December 2020, where she was crowned champion and qualified for the Olympic Games in Tokyo. Photo: Erin Sterkenburg (Instagram)

South Africa’s Erin Sterkenburg is aiming to expose Sport Climbing to a wider audience as she prepares to represent the country at the Tokyo Olympic Games. She chats to Celine Abrahams about her historic feat and her passion for the sport.

Teen Rock Climber Qualifies for Tokyo Olympics

Durban matriculant, Erin Sterkenburg will represent South Africa in sport climbing at the Olympics in Tokyo in July. In December, the 17-year-old won gold at the International Federation of Sport Climbing African Champs in Cape Town, earning her place for the prestigious Olympic Games. Photo: KZN Sport Confederation

Durban’s Erin Sterkenburg will represent South Africa in Sport Climbing at the Tokyo Olympics after winning gold at the International Federation of Sport Climbing African Champs in Cape Town.

New Report

Close