In February 2017, Margo Hayes became the first woman to climb a 5.15a when she successfully climbed La Rambla, in Siurana, Spain, one of the most technical climbs in the world.
In September 2017, Margo Hayes climbed her second 5.15a and became the first woman to climb Biographie/Realization in Ceuse, France, one of the most coveted climbs of its grade. Hayes was only the 15th person to climb it.