1 January 2012

Working class hero: Webb-Parsons

Chris Webb-Parsons has been one of the best boulderers in the world for several years. In 2011, he did all eight WC's together with his girlfriend Alex Puccio and his best result was #6. Next year, Chris aims for the podium and he is training some 25 hours a week based on a programme from his coach Christian Core, (training article is coming up). But there is no glamour, not even a shoe sponsor, just very hard work and absolutely no financial support from his Australian federation. "I'm in debt on my credit card right now due to the last WC season costing me so much money. I'm slowly paying off my debt now although as soon as the 2012 WC season starts the credit card will come out again. I have to pay for everything including my uniform to compete in, my IFSC license, my climbing association membership, competition entry, hotel, travel etc.... So it all adds up. I'm sure I could climb so much harder if I had more financial support. I think another thing is the added pressure I put on myself being a self funded climber in the WCs. If I don't do well in the comp I get really down, ONE because I did not climb well and TWO because I know how much money I have spent to be there."
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