Greatest vertical distance rock climbing in 24 hours

According to Official Guinness Records,

The greatest vertical distance rock climbing in 24 hours is 8.88 km (29,130 ft), achieved by Will Levandowski (USA) on Flagstaff Mountain near Boulder, Colorado, USA on 4 - 5 May 2011.
Will climbed a 10 feet 1.25 inch rock formation a total of 2883 times. during his 24 hour stint.

For a complete list of 2011 records, please visit 2011 Guinness Records in United States.

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