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Mathieu Holtz, who started out 2018 having done nine 8c's during the last six years, has done his second 9a, Bain de Sang in St Loup. Including also three 8c's, we asked 32-year-old, how he can explain this great progress.
"Since I became a dad last year Iโve had less time for myself. Iโve put a lot more effort in my training so that I was able to make the most out of my free time. St Loup is a crag that perfectly suit my climbing style, like Bellosset. I donโt have any time to waste anymore and I always try to switch my mind into fighting mode so i can make every day out climbing count."
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