Lauren Mukheibir

Lauren Mukheibir (born October 8, 2001)[1][2] is a South African rock climber who specializes in competition climbing.

Mukheibir was born in Sandton, South Africa, grew up in Bryanston, and began rock climbing when she was nine years old.

[4] She was one of four sport climbers representing South Africa at the 2024 Summer Olympics, where she competed in the 'women's competition bouldering-and-competition lead climbing combined' event.

[2][7] Mukheibir graduated cum laude from Edith Cowan University in Perth, Australia with a degree in marine biology.

[2] She decided to study marine biology after volunteering in the Seychelles for a scuba diving programme in 2020.