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Declined by ChrysGalley 6 months ago. Last edited by MPGuy2824 7 hours ago. Reviewer: Inform author.

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Comment: We will need more sourcing than just one database link. See WP:SPORTBASIC and the text around that area. ChrysGalley (talk) 16:54, 30 January 2026 (UTC)

Lex Border (born 1994) is an American ice climbing athlete. He is known for qualifying for the Team USA Ice Climbing World Cup Team with his competitive debut in the 2026 UIAA season. Lex holds a background biotechnology and business, with extensive experience in mining operations and life sciences.

Early life and Education

Lex Border was born in 1994 in Mountain View, California. He spent his early childhood in Fort Collins, Colorado, before relocating to Derby, Kansas, where he attended middle school. He later moved to the Greater Salt Lake City area, completing his high school education there and remaining in Salt Lake City for much of his early adult life.

Lex earned a Bachelor's degree in Biotechnology from Utah Valley University, graduating in 2016. He later returned to school to complete his Master of Business Administration (MBA) at Southern Utah University, graduating in 2026.

Ice Climbing and Athletic Achievements

Lex is an active competitive ice climber and has earned recognition within the U.S. climbing community. between 2024 and 2025 he competed in competitions in Utah and Colorado. In 2025, he qualified for the Team USA Ice Climbing World Cup Team, securing a place in the 2026 UIAA season climbing for Team USA, and competed in the UIAA world cup held in Saas-Fee Switzerland.^[1] His involvement at the international level marks a significant milestone in his athletic career.

Career

Mining and Mineral Processing

Following high school, Lex began his professional career working in the Rio Tinto Kennecott Mine in Utah. He quickly became a valued contributor within the organization and developed technical expertise in mineral flotation, a key process in ore refinement and metals separation. His work in this area established him as a knowledgeable specialist in plant operations and metallurgical efficiency. He moved on to work representing multiple equipment suppliers traveling to plants for proof of concept testing around the United States.

Biotechnology Industry

After his tenure in mining, Lex transitioned to the biotechnology sector in Salt Lake City. His background in biotechnology and industrial operations helped position him within technical and scientific roles in the life sciences industry. He has since continued to work in the biotech field, contributing to research-driven and production-oriented initiatives. A transition into a role in sales and marketing role in addition with his active drive to better himself and continue learning are what drove his desire to return to school for an MBA.

Later life

Lex has lived in several regions of the United States, The Bay Area, California, Fort Collins, Colorado, Salt Lake City, Utah, and Wilmington, Delaware, before ultimately returning to Salt Lake City, where he continues his professional and athletic pursuits.

References

↑ "Ranking". UIAA Ice Climbing. Retrieved 2026-01-30.

[1] "Ranking". UIAA Ice Climbing. Retrieved 2026-01-30.

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