In the time it takes a Wisconsin Badger fan to down a brat and a beer, gold medalist Wade Stewart made it to the top of the tree and back again in the Speed Climbing event.
Stewart speeds to Climb title
In the final match between Brian Bartow, who is known for flying up the 65-foot pole as fast as any arachnid, and Wade Stewart, who bails out so fast it looks like he is skydiving, went head-to-head Saturday in the Speed Climbing event.
Event description: Speed Climbing
Eight climbers will compete in a head-to-head format with speed as the focus. In each bracket the two climbers will begin their climb at the same time, ascending a 65' Spar Pole (similar to a telephone pole) with the assistance of climbing gear. When they
Guy German: Soul searching in the Speed Climb
Guy German has never won a medal in Speed Climbing at the ESPN Great Outdoor Games, but a lot of medalists have had to get past the 49-year-old Nebraskan to earn their medals over the past four years.
Bartow steps upto a Speed Climb hat trick
If Brian Bartow was concerned about defending his title in the Speed Climbing at the Games, it didn't show in his demeanor. On a hot Saturday, Bartow was the coolest customer on the grounds as he claimed his third consecutive gold in Speed Climbing.
