31 March 2024
Olympics add new qualifying option
In a somewhat surprising move, the Olympic Committee has announced a further path to Olympic qualification. In an effort to acknowledge climbingโs rich outdoor heritage, a further combined spot will be awarded to the highest ranked male and female climber in Vertical-Lifeโs Global Ranking Game between January 1st and June 1st of this year. As it stands these are the
top-three male and female front runners below. Further news to come as this story develops.
1. Adam Ondra - Martina Demmel
2. Jorge Diaz-Rullo -Ainhize Belar Barrutia
3. Jonathan Siegrist - Jessica Pilz
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1. Adam Ondra - Martina Demmel
2. Jorge Diaz-Rullo -Ainhize Belar Barrutia
3. Jonathan Siegrist - Jessica Pilz
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โI stopped focusing on competition bouldering after last yearโs World Cup in Prague, partly because I can already feel it on my body, especially in my shoulders. The modern competition style, with a lot of jumping from one hold to another, is very demanding for the shoulders.
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