Nicolai Užnik ticks Unison (8C) and flashes an 8B+

Nicolai Užnik, who was #5 in the World Championship last year, has flashed American Gangster (8B+) in Zillertal and repeated Aidan Roberts Unison (8C) in Brione. ”2nd ascent of this absolute kingline! Got super close to doing it yesterday already in my first session but luckily did it today in just a few attempts!” (c) Kim Marschner

Can you tell us more about the flash?
American Gangster was high up on my list for a while since got really close on flashing Anam Cara (8B+) this summer. I was psyched to try flashing this grade again and so I just went for it. Quite surprised it actually worked out on the flash since it‘s quite low percentage!

What are your winter plans and what about comps in 2025?
This winter I’ll definitely try to be outside as much as possible and probably put my focus especially on Alphane (9A). Then slowly switch back a bit more to comps and do the whole season next year again most likely!