16 April 2018
8B+ in Font by Jan De Smit (43)
Jan De Smit has done his first 8B+ Mรฉcanique รฉlรฉmentaire in Fontainebleau. It should be noted that last year was his best, being 42 years old, doing two 8B's.
"Even after thirty years of climbing I am still learning. Climbing hard over forty is difficult but not impossible, if you are mindful in your training/climbing then age does not have to be a limiting factor. After a complete biceps rupture last year I thought I might have to lower my expectations but with good surgery and smart training I can now do everything like before. Feeling proud to have done one of the best lines in Font."
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