The 2024 Paris Olympics saw Australia's top competition climbers, Oceania Mackenzie and Campbell Harrison, compete in the Lead & Boulder combined discipline. Both athletes delivered solid performances, with Oceania advancing to finals and Campbell finishing his Olympic run in semifinals.

Oceania Mackenzie made a outstanding impact during the competition. In semifinals, she secured 4th place in the Boulder round, positioning herself well for the Lead climbing segment. Her performance in the Lead Semis earned her 6th place overall, which qualified her for the Olympic Finals.

In the Finals, Oceania placed 3rd in the Boulder round, and 7th overall after Lead. Her results highlight her consistency and competitiveness on the international stage. This was Oceania's second Olympics after Tokyo where she came in 19th. This marks a significant improvement from her 19th place finish at the Tokyo Olympics just three years ago, underscoring her rapid progress and rising status in the sport.

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Campbell Harrison's Olympic journey concluded in the semifinals. He placed 13th in Lead Semis, where he stuck the crux that shut down many others. Campbell finished 19th overall in the Boulder & Lead discipline. This was Campbell's Olympic debut and we look forward to what comes next for him. 

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The 2024 Olympics provided both Oceania and Campbell with valuable experience and exposure at the highest level of competition. Their performances reflect the growth of sport climbing in Australia, with both athletes demonstrating skill and determination throughout the event. Well done and congratulations to them both!

You can catch replays and highlights of their Olympic performances on 9Now and Olympics.com.