Chris Sharma is your best bet if you are searching for an American rock climber who has also done deep water solo routes. His climbing success began in his teens, where he won the Bouldering Nationals. Chris is regarded as an 8a Climber of the Decade and brags the highest grades in deep water solo routes besides claims to most challenging routes. He has redpointed six routes and is the first climber to do deep water solo routes. He has received fifteen awards across the USA, Europe, and other countries, such as the Munich Bouldering World Cup and the International Climbing and Mountaineering Federation (UIAA) World Cup.