UKC

The first Lead and Speed World Cups of the season took place in Wujiang, China this weekend, just days after the Boulder World Cup in Keqiao wrapped up. As athletes target different events in this Olympic year, there were some unexpected results and memorable moments. Highlights include Sam Watson of the USA breaking the World Record twice in Speed, Janja Garnbret winning back-to-back gold, and Toby Roberts earning his second Lead victory as three GB Climbing athletes made finals. 

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Why do you indulge the Muppets who foisted speed climbing onto the scene by reporting it?

Why not ignore it and focus your reporting on the actual climbing, ie boulder and lead?

Because it's a brilliant (Olympic!) sport and we don't report/not report on things based on the individual likes/dislikes of our readers.

Got a Speed-focused interview coming up just for you, though.

I  think a true Generalist should embrace all aspects of climbing.

I have zero interest in speed climbing, it's akin to synchronised swimming.  However it is occurring and perfectly reasonable that UKC would report on it.

I don‘t normally follow the Speed comps at all, but since having tried the standard route on TR with a magnificent time of ca. 2:30 I shall definitely be getting in some popcorn and beer and shall watch the Olympic event with enjoyment.

I presume that's 00:02:30 and not 02:30:00 🤣🤣🤣

Correct! Next time I shall try the Nakamura short cut dyno for 00:02:25 😁

I can't do the top move annoyingly.