Poland’s Miroslaw breaks world record, nears 6-second barrier in women’s speed qualification
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Poland’s Aleksandra Miroslaw broke the women’s speed climbing record twice in the semifinal round at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The top eight finishers qualified to the final on Aug. 7.