Adam Ondra wins on lead comeback at Climbing World Cup in Chamonix
The Czech legend was in superb form to win the men's title with Slovenian Olympic champion Janja Garnbret claiming a third consecutive win at the Climbing World Cup in Chamonix, France on Sunday (10 July).
Sport Climbing
Five-time world sport climbing champion Adam Ondra of the Czech Republic made an emphatic return to the IFSC World Cup circuit with a victory in Chamonix, France, on Sunday (10 July).
None of the men secured a top in the final, with Ondra coming within a few centimetres of claiming an outright victory.
Ondra finished on top of the podium with a score of 39+, with Japanese climber Homma Taisei finishing in second place. Slovenia’s Luka Potocar had to be content with the bronze medal with 29+.
Earlier, in the women’s competition, Slovenian Olympic champion Janja Garnbret underscored her class, claiming a third consecutive lead gold medal at the IFSC World Cup. Garnbret won her her 51st World Cup medal to highlight her absolute dominance in the sport.
Four women reached the top, with Garnbret clinching a third back-to-back victory on countback. She topped the wall in the qualification round, the semi-finals, and the finals to secure the gold medal.
“I climbed with a bit of caution because I knew I had to top the route, but it was easy,” Garnbret said.
Italy’s Laura Rogora finished in second place, with reigning lead world champion Chaehyun Seo of South Korea earning the third step on the podium.
Next up on the IFSC calendar
World Games (B,S,L) - Birmingham (USA) 2022
Thursday, 14 July: Speed qualifications and finals
Friday,15 July: Boulder qualifications and finals
Saturday,16 July: Lead qualifications and finals
IFSC Europe - Continental Cup (L,S) - Žilina (SVK)
Saturday 16 July: Lead qualifications, Speed qualifications and finals
Sunday, 17 July: Lead semi-finals and finals