Janja told me she totally surprised herself, but after seeing what she is capable of at the La Sportiva Legends Only one month ago, I can't say I'm that surprised at all. It will be interesting to see what she'll do next. Remember she went to Catalunya after resting from climbing for three weeks...
Mina's first 9a isn't very surprising either, but this doesn't make it less impressive. She has already done two 8c+'s and a couple of 8c's since the last WC at Kranj in mid November, so she has certainly worked her way up to this level.
For Domen, 9a is more or less business as usual. This was his third 9a, after Seleccio natural, La Fabela L1+L2, on this trip and he has also onsighted an 8c. Hopefully he can get Neanderthal, 9b, done soon.
Janja Garnbret is sponsored by: C-Team, C.A.M.P and La Sportiva
Mina Markovic is sponsored by: adidas, La Sportiva and Petzl
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