Mackenzie (18) and O'Halloran to Tokyo

Oceania Mackenzie, who was #6 in a Boulder WC last year, did win all six races and got her Olympic ticket in the Oceania Championship. The best time in Speed for the 18-year-old was 8.45 and besides that she onsighted seven out of the eight problems as well as topped both routes.

Among the male, it was Tom O'Halloran who made it to Tokyo. He won also the qualification but in the final, it was an extremely close race but in the end, he was #2 in bouldering having done three zones in eleven attempts. Video interview. If he had used just one more attempt, James Kassay would have been the lucky one. Complete results.

Tom: "The whole story is massive, but the short version. It was a tough tough journey, one that pushed me beyond what I thought I was capable of. I nearly pulled out of the whole event 4 weeks ago. I’m so grateful to my partner and daughter for getting me through it and being the best support I could ever wish for.

My motivation was very very low. 2020 was a massive year, my home was under threat from bushfires in the beginning of the year, COVID struck and I lost my job in March, I injured 2 pulleys and a knee between April and June. Being a rock climber, I missed the crag days too and having fun with friends and having balance. I was missing time with my family too. The nearest modern style climbing gym is 1 1/2hrs away so I was spending so much time away from home training by myself. I felt guilty taking all the space in my family too. My partner Amanda is a superstar for supporting me through it all. (c) Set in Stone.