In the article, high school climber John Smith said:

Question

"[Climbing's] nice because there's no right way to do it," he told a local newspaper. "You just develop your own style and your own way…everyone's built different."

Why did the author include this quote in the article?

To suggest that climbing is a creative effort rather than a true sport
To suggest that climbing allows people to express themselves
To argue that the sport of climbing is in need of more officials
To argue that a lack of rules makes climbing easier than other sports

Answer 1

To suggest that climbing allows people to express themselves. This quote highlights the individuality and creativity that climbing allows for, emphasizing that there is no one "right" way to climb and that each person can develop their own unique style.