Patrick Edlinger
French rock climber
Died when: 52 years 154 days (629 months)Star Sign: Gemini
Patrick Edlinger (15 June 1960 – 16 November 2012) was a professional French rock climber.Edlinger is considered a pioneer and a legend of sport climbing.
He was the second-ever climber in history to ascend routes of grade 7c (5.12d) with Nymphodalle (1979), and grade 7c+ (5.13a) with Le Toit (1981).
He was the first-ever climber in history to onsight routes of grade 7b+ (5.12c) with Captain crochet (1982), and grade 7c (5.12d) with La Polka des Ringards (1982).
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