Anraku and Bertone clinch bouldering world titles, with Janja Garnbret making a stunning comeback at the Climbing World Cup
In the bustling city of Innsbruck, Austria, the bouldering and lead climbing competitions of the IFSC World Cup were filled with excitement and tension. The events, held as part of the year-long competition that spans 14 stages worldwide, saw several climbers rise to the occasion and make their mark.
Janja Garnbret, a Slovenian climber, continued her impressive run, securing a double victory in Innsbruck. She won the women's lead climbing competition and followed it up with a gold in the women's bouldering competition. Garnbret, a modern-day competition climbing legend with 47 World Cup wins under her belt, made history by winning the boulder-lead combo for the third time in three years at this venue.
In the men's lead climbing competition, Suzuki Neo, a Japanese climber, clinched his first-ever victory. Neo's triumphant performance kept him in the running for the overall title in the men's series. Meanwhile, Toby Roberts, a British climber, won the men's bouldering competition.
Erin McNeice, another British climber, finished third in the women's lead climbing competition. Her performance keeps her at the top of the leaderboard going into the final two lead climbing rounds in July and September. Oriane Bertone, a French climber, won the women's bouldering series.
The bouldering competition in Innsbruck was a spectacle to behold, with climbers scaling towering walls with precision and agility. The lead climbing event, however, is only just heating up in the IFSC Climbing World Cup.
For those who missed the action, there are several ways to catch up. Most events, including semi-finals and finals, are streamed live on YouTube and the Olympic Channel. However, these streams are often geo-restricted, meaning they might not be available in all regions. Local sports channels might also broadcast the IFSC Climbing World Cup events, and some events might be available through specialized sports streaming services.
If geo-restrictions are a problem, using a VPN service can help access the streams from other regions. The IFSC provides a calendar with links to live streams for various events, which can be helpful for planning viewing times.
The next round of the 2025 IFSC climbing World Cup will be held in Kraków, Poland, for speed climbing competitions. As the competition nears its halfway point, the race for the overall titles in both the men's and women's series is heating up. The IFSC Climbing World Cup promises more thrilling moments and nail-biting finishes as the season progresses.
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- The IFSC Climbing World Cup offers exciting sports events, such as lead climbing and bouldering competitions, which are streamed live on platforms like YouTube and the Olympic Channel, though some regions may face geo-restrictions.
- While the 2025 IFSC Climbing World Cup will focus on speed climbing in Kraków, Poland, the season promises more nail-biting moments and thrilling victories in both the men's and women's series as the competition nears its halfway point.
