Alex Totkova, 18, does Ora Estete (8c)

Alex Totkova, who last year won the Youth World Championship, has done Ora Estete (8c) in Vratsa, after four sessions of work. In 2020, at age 15, she sent Victimes del futur (9a) but later her focus has been competitions.

"I am super happy that I am enjoying rock climbing again and I am super excited for what will come, as I get slowly in shape. The route was bolted by my coach Fazata [in the picture] and the FA was from him last year. I am really grateful for the send, because on this day I felt, tired so I had to make it with no mistakes, which is my priority to work on. (Trying to make the moves more technically rather than by force.)"

Can you tell us more about your cooperation with your trainer, Ivailo?
He is my coach for 7-8 years. We train together several times a week. He is like my father for climbing. He is the person who motivates me not only by talking but by his own decisions and actions.

Why have you chosen to not compete in Laval?
We decided to pause the comps and be fresh for the next season.