Tommy Caldwell: How adversity helped him become a better climberRock climber Tommy Caldwell reflects on his climbing career and tells a story about the time he was held hostage in the mountains of Kyrgyzstan.SI Staff|Share on FacebookShare on XAdd us as a preferred sourceRock climber Tommy Caldwell reflects on his climbing career and tells a story about the time he was held hostage in the mountains of Kyrgyzstan.Loading recommendations... Please wait while we load personalized content recommendationsPublished May 19, 2017 | Modified May 19, 2017SI STAFFShare on FacebookShare on XHome/Edge