Instagramさんのインスタグラム写真 - (InstagramInstagram)「Kai Lightner (@kailightner) has always had a passion for climbing.⁣ ⁣ “As an ADHD kid, I would find ways to climb everything around the house and everywhere I went in public,” says the 20-year-old professional rock climber. Kai won his first youth national championship at 10 years old, the Youth World Championships at 14, and at 15 he won the first of his two Adult National Championship titles. “One of the many obstacles in increasing minority participation and creating an inclusive environment in the outdoor industry is the lack of representation for BIPOC athletes.⁣ ⁣ Growing up rock climbing, I was always very aware I was different. I would always be the only Black person in every climbing environment and none of my friends from my neighborhood understood why I enjoyed the sport. The lack of representation and Black role models in rock climbing made it hard for them to visualize what success for us looked like in my sport.⁣ ⁣ However, I recognize that my achievements have opened the door for other young Black athletes to have the role model I never had. I believe that seeing accomplished athletes that look like you, or come from similar backgrounds, can serve as motivation and inspiration to young athletes.⁣ ⁣ Stereotypes don’t have to limit your possibilities; you can participate and be successful in any activity you set your mind to, regardless of societal expectations.”⁣ ⁣ #ShareBlackStories⁣ ⁣ Photo of @kailightner by @shanemesser86」7月10日 1時09分