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PHOTOS: World Cup - Sheffield - Full Reportby Jack Geldard - Editor - UKC Jul/2010This news story has been read 7,250 times
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  Adam Ondra took first place in the boulder WC in Sheffield in 2010. He topped out on all the final problems. UKC News, Jul 2010 © Jack Geldard / UKC
The British Bouldering Team climbed phenomenally well in the qualifying round on Saturday, with man of the moment Stew Watson and team mate Gaz Parry both qualifying in joint first place. Also making it through to the semi finals were Ned Feehally, Mina Leslie-Wujastyk, Shauna Coxsey, Leah Crane and Diane Merrick. The semi final problems were tough, with only Adam Ondra and Guillaume Glairon Mondet managing to top three of the four problems in the men's. The women faired slightly better, with Natalija Gros, Akiyo Noguci, Alex Johnson and Chloe Graftiaux all completing every problem in the semi finals. None of the Brits made it through to the finals, but the atmosphere was still electric and a huge crowd gathered to see the final twelve athletes try their luck. The final round was a close run competition, with both Adam Ondra (CZE) and Cedric Lachat (SUI) topping out all the problems in the men's comp and Chloe Graftiaux, Alex Johnson and Akiyo Noguci topping out all the problems in the women's. It came down to how many attempts it had taken the climbers to succeed, and Ondra was well ahead of the pack - showing just why he is considered to be the best climber in the world. In the women's only one try separated winner Chloe Graftiaux and runner up Alex Johnson though, a real nail-biting finish. The petite Slovenian Natalja Gros, although looking very strong in the semi finals, seemed to be stretched out to her limit on some of the final problems, in contrast to the tall frame of Alex Johnson from the USA. It was a real magnifying glass on how different body shapes and sizes can force different sequences and moves.
 Women’s podium: 1st Chole Graftiaux (centre), 2nd Alex Johnson (left) and 3rd Akiyo Noguchi (right) UKC News, Jul 2010 © Jack Geldard / UKC
 Stew Watson coming oh-so close to topping out a semi final problem in the Sheffield round of the World Cup 2010 UKC News, Jul 2010 © Jack Geldard / UKC
 Akiyo Noguchi topping out on a semi-final problem… UKC News, Jul 2010 © Keith Sharples Photography Women
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The Cliff Hanger event itself was the busiest it has ever been, with over twenty thousand people through the gates. event organiser Matt Heason said: "What a weekend! The weather held out, numbers were up on last year which is great as we held a world cup round for the first time, and the Adam Ondra phenomenon came to town. Full marks to the route setting team who, year after year, deliver a nail biting comp. Also a great big thumbs up to the guys at Alpkit for the amazing Shake Out." PHOTO GALLERY: Cliff Hanger and the World Cup
 The huge tent that housed the competition wall at Cliff Hanger in Sheffield UKC News, Jul 2010 © Jack Geldard / UKC  Mina Leslie-Wujastyk was the top UK woman - coming in 12th place. UKC News, Jul 2010 © Jack Geldard / UKC  Stew Watson qualified in to the semi finals in joint first place on Saturday, but missed out on a place in the finals. UKC News, Jul 2010 © Jack Geldard / UKC  Leah Crane finished in 18th place. UKC News, Jul 2010 © Jack Geldard / UKC  Gaz Parry also qualified in to the semi finals in joint first place on Saturday, but missed out on a place in the finals. UKC News, Jul 2010 © Jack Geldard / UKC  British team member Keith Bradbury in the qualifiers. Keith came 51st. UKC News, Jul 2010 © Jack Geldard / UKC  British team member Ned Feehally climbing his way to 19th place. UKC News, Jul 2010 © Jack Geldard / UKC
 At least the Brits won the Blox 'Hang the minging sloper' competition! 39 seconds and counting! UKC News, Jul 2010 © Jack Geldard / UKC  Dan Varian of Beastmaker was judging the Crag X pull up competition. 55 (ish) in a minute was the record. UKC News, Jul 2010 © Jack Geldard / UKC  The Blox stand gave away free T Shirts with every beer - or was it the other way around? UKC News, Jul 2010 © Jack Geldard / UKC  Alpkit not only organised the 'Big Shake Out' but they had a huge stand at Cliffhanger too. UKC News, Jul 2010 © Jack Geldard / UKC  The Crag X climbing stand had bargains all day and was packed out. UKC News, Jul 2010 © Jack Geldard / UKC  There were various kids climbing walls and the one from The Edge climbing wall in Sheffield was super busy. UKC News, Jul 2010 © Jack Geldard / UKC LINKS:
Extra thanks go to Keith Sharples for letting UKC use some of his excellent photographs of the competition.
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