Jungfrau Marathon 9a by Anak Verhoeven

Anak Verhoeven reports on Insta that she has done Jungfrau Marathon 9a in Gimmelwald. (c) Jon Thornton - Peak Imagery

The Belgian was previously a very successful competition climber and when it comes to outdoors, she has done 14 routes 8c+/9a and harder. In other words, although she's just 26-years-old, she is one of the best female climbers in history.

Could you tell us a little bit more about climbing this route?
I first spent two days climbing with local climbers, discovering the route and working the moves. On my third climbing day I went for the redpoint. I fell twice at the crux move; every time feeling a little better. I climbed through the crux on my third redpoint try and topped the route.