Shauna Coxsey
World-class rock climber, multiple World Cup champion
Shauna Coxsey (born March 24, 1989) is a British professional rock climber and sport climber who has established herself as one of the world's elite female climbers. Born in Sheffield, England, she has competed at the highest levels of sport climbing including lead climbing and speed climbing. Coxsey has won multiple International Federation of Sport Climbing World Cup medals and has represented Great Britain in international climbing competitions. Her career has spanned multiple decades of competitive climbing, demonstrating exceptional strength, technique, and mental fortitude in one of the sport's most challenging disciplines. She has been instrumental in elevating the profile of women's climbing on the international stage and continues to be an influential figure in the sport.
Athlete
British
1989
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Shauna
Irish origin
“The feminine form of Shaun, derived from Irish Seán (meaning 'God is gracious'). Shauna became particularly popular in the 1970s–80s as parents sought feminine versions of popular masculine names, carrying warmth and contemporary accessibility alongside Irish heritage.”