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Jules Marchaland climbs First Ley, making it his First 9a+!
”I came to Margalef and my main goal was to do this route and I was able to do this masterpiece in six sessions. I tried it the first three days but after a long rainy day the route was completely wet… I took the opportunity to go do other easier routes and when it dried up I went back and I had crazy feelings! I took a rest day and I started to put very good tries (in). I fell at the last movement once but then on the following session I did it!”
What's next?
For Margalef, just to do some 8c or 8c+ but my trip finishes in just four days… and after, training for Supercrackinette (9a+) and for lead comps!
Last year, the 21-year-old took silver at the only Euro Cup he did. After that comp he did three World Cups, always placing in the top 20, in addition to sending his first three 9a’s.
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