21 July 2018

Megos and Garnbret win in Briancon

Jessica Pilz, winner in Chamonix last week, topped the spectacular route putting pressure on Anak Verhoeven and Janja Garnbret who started last out. Anak did also reach the top jug but fell of meanwhile Janja seemed to have full control, securing her 12th Lead WC victory. Among the male, Alex Megos got his first victory by getting two holds further than the rest touching the last hold. He said he thought the route suited his style with some crimpers in the end instead of the modern volume and vulcano style holds. Noteworthy is that none of the athletes were even close to be timed out so it seems the athletes are getting used to climb a bit faster at the same time the route setting was quite straight forward. (c) Eddie Fowke 1. Janja Garnbret SLO - Alex Megos GER 2. Jessica Pilz AUT - Roman Desgranges FRA 3. Anak Verhoeven BEL - Domen Skofic SLO Complete results
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