First Ley 9a+ by Marcello Bombardi

Marcello Bombardi has done First Ley (9a+) in Margalef. "Now I can start dreaming about the full line!"

The 28-year-old active competition climber, who has won one World Cup, did his first 9a in 2019. During the last two years, he has done seven including two 9a+'.

How was the process taking it down?
I tried the route two years ago for two days, I felt good on it but never went back to Margalef. This year I was excited to try it again knowing I am stronger and couldn't wait to be back in Laboratori sector. It took me 4 days this year to climb the 17 moves of the hard part and turn left for the easy finish to the chain of "First ley". Now I can start dreaming about the full line, the famous "First round first minute". I already left Spain but I will come back for the new year holidays. I don't know if I will try FRFM since there are many other awesome lines around there.

How can you explain being stronger this year?
Training but nothing specific. The climbing and the holds on First Ley are very similar to competition style climbing so that was enough.