Mammut Hong Kong Athlete — Felix Wong

Discovering Oneself Through the Climb

Felix Wong is one of the most promising new-generation athletes in Hong Kong’s climbing scene.
As a member of the Hong Kong Speed Team, a professional coach, and a route setter,
he has long been active in both local and international competitions across different levels.
Moving between speed climbing and sport climbing, Felix continues to accumulate real-world competitive experience—
refining both his technical skills and mental resilience as he pushes himself toward the limits of performance in climbing.

To Felix, competition has never been just about results. It is, instead, a series of honest and often brutal conversations with himself.
As he once shared: “To me, nothing in this world should ever be taken for granted.”
When he first began speed climbing two years ago, the Hong Kong record still stood at 6.1 seconds.
Breaking into the six-second range was a goal he quietly held deep in his heart.

Finding Rhythm Again Under Limited Conditions

Reality, however, was far from ideal.Suitable venues for speed climbing in Hong Kong are extremely limited,
and training conditions have long been restrictive.Often, there is only one proper speed training session per week;
any change in weather or venue availability can easily disrupt the entire training rhythm.
For a long time, his times hovered between seven and eight seconds. What was stuck was not just the clock, but also his confidence.

“There were days when my condition was so bad that I couldn’t even step properly onto the starting pad. It felt like the whole day amounted to nothing.”

Under a packed competition schedule, this pressure only intensified.
After the National Games, there were only two days left for training.
Knowing the competition was imminent, yet failing to complete two consecutive sessions successfully,
he could only keep telling himself: “It will be fine in competition.”

At the Asian Championships, he false-started in the first three attempts, leaving only one final chance. At that moment,
he knew clearly that if he failed again, he would return to Hong Kong with nothing but regret—feeling that he had achieved nothing at all.

“I didn’t want to go back like that.”

Under immense pressure, Felix chose to trust the body memory and judgment built through long-term training.
He made subtle adjustments to his rhythm, gradually regaining a stable and grounded feeling, and ultimately surrendered everything to the climb itself.

Day by Day, Time Finally Took Notice

When he saw a “6” appear on the scoreboard after the finish, what he felt was not just excitement, but an indescribable sense of release.
For him, this time was not merely a breakthrough—it was the result of countless hours of sweat, failure, and self-doubt.

“At my most confused moments, I once thought that just seeing a six-second time would be enough.
After that, maybe I wouldn’t run speed anymore.”

Yet after truly stepping onto this threshold, he realized he still did not want to stop.
Even now, he continues to stand on the starting line—hoping that one day he can break into the five-second range, to see just how far his limits can go.

Standing in a Better Venue, Imagining the Next Step

For Felix and many speed climbers in Hong Kong, improvements in training facilities are equally crucial.
With the official opening of JUST CLIMB’s Kai Tak Sports Park branch, Hong Kong has finally gained a more stable,
professional, and fully covered comprehensive climbing facility—offering athletes a rare and practical space to train.

Felix was invited to perform a speed climbing demonstration at the opening ceremony.
To him, this was more than a technical showcase; it was a meaningful moment—
to present the true rhythm and standards of speed climbing on one of the few venues in Hong Kong that meets complete requirements.

For years, local speed climbers have had to prepare under constrained conditions.
This demonstration was not only recognition of Felix’s long-term dedication,
but also a symbol that speed climbing in Hong Kong is gradually moving toward a more mature and sustainable path of training and development.

Passing On Experience to Those Just Starting Out

A graduate of the Physical Education and Sports Science program at The Education University of Hong Kong,
Felix integrates scientific training principles into his own preparation, coaching, and route setting.
He is not only an athlete pursuing personal results, but also a contributor to the community—
sharing competition experience and professional knowledge through his roles as a coach and route setter,
inspiring the next generation of young climbers.

Mammut Hong Kong is proud to support Felix on his climbing journey as he continues to take on challenges at higher levels.
We look forward to witnessing him bring his pursuit of limits, attention to detail,
and passion for exploration onto both local and international stages—
carrying forward Mammut’s enduring belief in the purity of climbing culture.