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Rising above the mountain of fear

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November 6, 2026

German paraclimber Corinna Wimmer has learned to climb with one hand, but her fear of heights remains her biggest obstacle. With her coach’s support, she is striving to turn her Paralympic dream into reality.

Corinna Wimmer is a German paraclimberwho climbs with just one hand. She is training to compete in the Paralympics despite grappling with a fear of heights. The story follows Wimmer as she heads to the climbing gym in Germany where she confronts the fear of falling that threaten her progress. With the support of her coach, Wimmer pushes herself beyond her limits. From there, Wimmer travels to Amsterdam to participate in a climbing competition with other paraclimbers. Will she be able to overcome her fear and some niggling injuries to reach new heights?

Wimmer uses climbing not only as a sport but as a means of personal growth and empowerment. Her story highlights resilience, the power of mentorship, and the courage it takes to face one's deepest fears.

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Aline Spantig Multimedia journalist with focus on health, human rights and global affairs.
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