2 September 2024

Avezou and Rogora claim second golds in Villars

Sam Avezou of France, who previously earned a silver and a gold at the European Championship, claimed the gold in Boulder & Lead with a dominant performance, winning by over 47 points. On the women's side, Laura Rogora secured her second gold in a highly competitive event, finishing less than 4 points ahead of the bronze medalist. (c) ยฉ Yanak Lopez/IFSC

1. Sam Avezou FRA 183.6 - Laura Rogora ITA 155.6
2. Sascha Lehmann SUI 136.2 - Ievgeniia Kazbekova UKR 152.8
3. Jonas Utelli SUI 133.2 - Zelia Avezou FRA 151.8
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Noteworthy is that only eight, out of the 23 Olympians from Europe, participated in Villars. Furthermore, only 17 males and 21 females competed in the Boulder & Lead event.
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