Jake Whisenant, Who Raced Up Yosemite’s El Capitan at Record Speed, Dies in a Fall
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Authorities in California said he died in a climbing accident. He set a record in 2024 for climbing El Capitan’s Lurking Fear route in under three hours.
This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Accidents and Safety category. Published on August 11, 2026 • Originally reported by Francesca Regalado. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
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