Piper Kelly Parents

Last Modified Jun 5, 2024 17:44 GMT
Piper Kelly
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Piper Kelly is an American speed climber. Kelly has secured her place in the U.S. Olympic team for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.

In her early years, while excelling in climbing, Kelly did other sports like Volleyball, Soccer, track, and cross-country which helped her athletic abilities. But at the age of twelve, climbing the wall became her sole focus, and completely took time to practice the speed climbing team while actively practicing climbing at Irvington Preparatory Academy.

Kelly's first major competition was in 2016 which was the International Federation of Sport Climbing (IFSC) World Youth Championships in which she was placed fifth in the Youth Divisions. In the following year, she moved up to the Junior level of the World Championships and finished in sixth place. Right after that, she had her first major victory and earned a gold medal at the Pan American Youth Championships in 2017. This success propelled her into the elite category of the rock climbers.

Furthermore, at the 2023 Pan American Games, she achieved her personal best time of 7.53 seconds while securing a gold medal and booking her ticket to the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Who are Piper Kelly's parents?

Piper Kelly's parents are John Kelly and Stephanie Kelly. Kelly was born to them on October 3, 1999, in Indianapolis, Indiana, and started rock climbing at a gym with her father John, her uncles, and her sister when she was seven.

Presently, the couple resides in Indianapolis, Indiana, and have three children, two daughters and a son, including Piper Kelly.

Piper Kelly
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Who is Piper Kelly's father?

Piper Kelly's father is John Kelly. John Kelly grew up in Hammond, Indiana, and went to Gavit High School before graduating from the University of Indianapolis.

As of April 2024, John works as a coordinator of Home modification and accessibility at Easter Seals Crossroads in Indianapolis, which is a non-governmental organization that works to rehabilitate and create accessibility for disabled people.

Who is Piper Kelly's mother?

Piper Kelly's mother is Stephanie Kelly. She is from Swayzee, Indiana and presently lives in Indianapolis with her family. She studied at Oak Hill High School and did MS in Physical Therapy for the University of Indianapolis.

Moving forward, she went on to be a physical therapist at Krannert School of Physical Therapy where she also taught physical therapy. Notably, she did a PhD in Physical Therapy from Nova Southeastern University.

As of April 2024, she works as a Professor, Dean of Health Sciences, and Academic Administrator at the University of Indianapolis. Remarkably, she is also the editorial board member of the Journal of Physical Therapy Education.

What is the nationality of Piper Kelly’s parents?

Piper Kelly’s parents Stephanie Kelly and John Kelly are American nationals.

What is the ethnicity of Piper Kelly?

Piper Kelly was born and brought up in Indiana and is a white American by ethnicity.

FAQ's On Piper Kelly Parents

A. Piper Kelly has been climbing since the age of Seven. As of April 2024, she is 24 years old and has been climbing for 17 years.

 A. Yes, Piper Kelly has qualified for the 2024 Paris Olympics.

 A. Piper Kelly's parents are John Kelly and Stephanie Kelly.

A. Piper Kelly, as of April 2024, is 24 years old.

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