The first Lead and Speed World Cups of the season took place in Wujiang, China this weekend, just days after the Boulder World Cup in Keqiao wrapped up. As athletes target different events in this Olympic year, there were some unexpected results and memorable moments. Highlights include Sam Watson of the USA breaking the World Record twice in Speed, Janja Garnbret winning back-to-back gold, and Toby Roberts earning his second Lead victory as three GB Climbing athletes made finals.
I have zero interest in speed climbing, it's akin to synchronised swimming. However it is occurring and perfectly reasonable that UKC would report on it.
I don‘t normally follow the Speed comps at all, but since having tried the standard route on TR with a magnificent time of ca. 2:30 I shall definitely be getting in some popcorn and beer and shall watch the Olympic event with enjoyment.
News IFSC Boulder World Cup Salt Lake City 2024 - Report
After the IFSC World Cup season kicked off at the new location of Keqiao last month, the second comp of the season saw the athletes returning to a familiar venue, the home of US competition climbing - Salt Lake City.
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