Kim and Roberts win in Chamonix in great style

Jain Kim, who previously has won 29 Lead World Cups, secured her first victory since 2019. The 34-year-old made it five holds higher than Nonoa Kume and Helene Janicot. It should be mentioned that Chaehyun Seo, who won the semi, was called down as she missed clipping one quickdraw. Complete female results

Among the males, Toby Roberts was in a league on his own cruising to the top and he actually turned to the audience and waved two holds from the top. Sam Avezou was runner-up and 16-year-old Sorato Anraku got the bronze. Complete male results (c) Jan Virt

Jain Kim: “I really didn’t expect to get gold as there are so many good young climbers, I’m just happy to stand between them. It’s pretty amazing. Unbelievable. I wanted to make my daughter proud, and I think she will be. I’m sure she is in bed right now but when I get back to Korea I am going to give her my medal.”

Toby Roberts: “It’s absolutely incredible, I’m a bit lost for words right now. I’m still incredibly pumped and my heart is going. There are no words. The crowd was incredible and it felt so surreal up there. For me Lead has always been extra special. I really enjoy the aspect of fighting and giving your absolute maximum and hearing the crowd get behind you when you give everything."