Hannah MEUL

Born on April 3, 2001, in Frechen, Hannah Meul was first introduced to the world of climbing at seven, when she joined the club of Lara Salzer, the sister of the German sport and competition climber Jan Hojer. By the time she was 10 years old, Meul had already participated in her first national competition.

Hannah Meul: An early riser

At the age of 14, she made her international debut in the 2015 season. She finished 20th and 18th in the lead youth B female category at the European Youth Cup and Championships, respectively. At the IFSC Climbing World Youth Championships, she finished 34th in the same category.

Her rise continued at a senior level. In 2017, she competed in her first IFSC Climbing World Cup at Meiringen, finishing 12th. That season, she also won the German lead champion title.

In 2020, Meul placed fourth in lead climbing at the European Championships in Moscow. The following year, she achieved fifth place in the combined category at the IFSC Climbing World Championships in Moscow. She narrowly missed a spot on the Germany team for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, held in 2021.