Ai Mori wins over Janja Garnbret on countback

Janja Garnbret did not find the best flow and climbed the first half of the route relatively slowly. As she passed the highpoint of Chaehyun Seo (KOR), Janja started to cruise again and clipped the anchor with just two seconds left on the clock. Ai Mori (JPN), who had been timed out in the semi, and is known for being a slow climber, did know she had to top out based on the crowd's excitement after Janja had climbed. The 19-year-old, who twice beat Janja in the WC last year, started out at a higher pace than normal and seemed to have control all the way to the top which she clipped with 30 seconds remaining of the clock. Complete results

Ai Mori comments to IFSC. (c) Lena Drapella
“Before climbing I told myself to just enjoy it, so it was an exciting time. I knew maybe Janja got a top, so I knew I had too as well. I was nervous before, but now I’m happy.”