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9 year-old Jack Ibbertson has redpointed Raindogs 8a at Malham Cove - in his school uniform! Even more impressive is the fact that Jack has just bounced back after three months of recovery from a broken leg following an injury whilst playing football at school.

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Well done Jack, great stuff.

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Brilliant stuff. Met them out in Spain at New Year and was impressed at how mature they both were. Hope they both get loads more great routes done this year. British climbing seems to have a bright future!

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Raindogs redpointed by a nine year old! Do I feel old? Yes.................
Well done Jack.

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The youth of today are so impressive! Amazing effort Jack.

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I was at Malham a couple of weeks back and saw a small boy on the catwalk and thought, crazy place to bring your kids. 20 minutes later I turned around and saw the small boy working Raindogs .... Congratulations Jack!

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F*ck it. I give up!

Well done Jack, tremendous effort! To us idle bumblies your future achievements are certainly something to look forward to and all of the best with them too!

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Good lord.

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me too, I'm going to strive to excel in a sport where I can't be shown up by a 9 year old, drinking! purely because they're not allowed.

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Bah! I thought it was gonna be some chick in a St Trinians school uniform. How disappointing.

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As I have said before 'm sure like the sport of gymnastics one pitch sport routes will soon be the domain of kids around this age group.