Team Japan dominate in Briancon

Team Japan had seven guys in the Top-9 including all three podiums; Zento Murashita, Satone Yoshida and Shion Omata, who also were the only three topping the semifinal. (c) Jan Virt/IFSC

Among the female, Mei Kotake won ahead of Laura Rogora and Mattea Pötzi. It should be noted that out of the 40 climbers going to Paris, Rogora was the only one participating in Briancon. Complete results.

Kotake: “I still can’t believe I have won my first gold. It’s been a long journey for me to get on the World Cup podium. With many of the top climbers not competing, I thought it was my time to win, and I’m happy I made it.”

Murashita: “I’m very happy, this result is a bit surprising to me. I was able to climb to my limit, and climb very well.”