I bet he's glad hes done that, I know I would be. Thanks for sharing. I must admit that I don't know much about the route, but is the infamy stated by many websites reporting this, down to one individual having a go at it before the individual who bolted it, was ready to retire from it? I realise it might require war and peace to answer this fully, but I'm just interested in the type of conflict observed rather than the full details in this instance.
Another fantastic little insight into the top end of sports climbing - and fantastic to watch how two climbers, with very different physiques, are able to operate at such a high level. Both men, however, have huge reserves of motivation and psyche to keep pushing back the limits. Amazing to watch.
According to Sharma, he was inspired by Ondra to get back on the route by watching Ondra on it. The worked it together, helping each other progress. Sharma went from thinking he had virtually no chance to being close to doing it.
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