Colin Duffy does Pegasus (8C)

Colin Duffy, who was #4 in the Paris Olympics, has done Pegasus (8C) in Joe's Valley (UT). The 21-year-old did his first 8C, out of four, only four months ago.

Can you tell us more about the trip and the ascent of Pegasus?
It was a nice short trip, Pegasus was my main goal but I mostly wanted to check out some of the classics since it was my first time in Joe’s Valley. I tried Pegasus on the 1st day of my trip. Pegasus is the low start to Pagan Poetry Low (8B) which is the low start to Pagan Poetry (8A). I flashed Pagan Poetry and did the intro sequence of Pegasus on my first try, so after figuring out the crux of Pagan Low I started giving attempts from the start. After about 4-5 tries I found myself at the top.

The next day I worked the moves on Sound of Violence (8C), which is the left exit of Pegasus, but it was too warm to give send goes. On my last day I returned and after reworking the moves I sent first try from the bottom.

What are your comp plans in 2025?
I plan on doing all of the bouldering world cups, but I will wait to compete in lead until Innsbruck. I’ll also compete at the World Championships in both boulder and lead.