24 January 2025
Sofya Yokoyama does three 8Aโs
Sofya Yokoyama, who was #11 in the Innsbruck Boulder WC last year, has during the last three weeks done three 8Aโs in Chironico; Nobody ist der Grรถรte (8A), Teamwork (8A) and Le Pilier (8A).
Can you tell us more about sending those three 8Aโs?
Itโs been really fun being able to spend my pre-season a lot more outdoors. I wasnโt one to climb much outdoors before so I feel like I progressed quite fast by just climbing more on rock. Not only do I feel so much stronger but also a lot more comfortable (I definitely needed a bit of time to adapt from comps).
I had already tried Le Pilier and Nobody ist der Grรถsste once before and struggled quite a bit, especially with Nobody. Then came back a couple months later and felt so good! Really surprised myself with the send of Nobody since I was missing quite a few links the first time.
Then someone suggested trying flashing Teamwork. I was really close but just missed one of the crimps. But happy that I was able to send straight after!
Can you tell us more about sending those three 8Aโs?
Itโs been really fun being able to spend my pre-season a lot more outdoors. I wasnโt one to climb much outdoors before so I feel like I progressed quite fast by just climbing more on rock. Not only do I feel so much stronger but also a lot more comfortable (I definitely needed a bit of time to adapt from comps).
I had already tried Le Pilier and Nobody ist der Grรถsste once before and struggled quite a bit, especially with Nobody. Then came back a couple months later and felt so good! Really surprised myself with the send of Nobody since I was missing quite a few links the first time.
Then someone suggested trying flashing Teamwork. I was really close but just missed one of the crimps. But happy that I was able to send straight after!
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