New 9b by Alex Megos, one of his 'most successful trips so far'
After three weeks in Margalef, Alex Megos has shared the news of what he described as 'one of my best and most successful trips so far', and it's impressive reading.
Alex has risen quickly through the ranks of German climbers to become a globetrotting superstar of the modern climbing scene. His phenomenal sport climbing achievements place him as one of the most important climbers of...
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Awesome :)
Cool. Not surprised that Megos got it first. Presumably the fastest ascent of a route of that grade? It doesn't sound like he found it too hard. Part of Sharma's comment was: "Now you have to go find something that’s actually hard for you."
Video of an attempt: https://youtu.be/DXnJo_BaZ-s
Best with the sound off, otherwise 'Allez. Allez. ALLEZ! Allez. allez. aaa-lllez! allez. Allez. Alleeez! Allez. Allez. ALLEZ!' etc Time he changed his name to Allez Megos
Bit strange, an American and an Italian shouting French at a German in Spain?
May be it is, because Alex is half greek - You have considered this aspect?