Day two at the IFSC World Cup Prague 2024 saw 20 climbers battle for six spots in the men’s Boulder final, awarding its medals tonight at 18:30 (UTC+2:00).

Two-time Czech Olympian Adam Ondra easily won the loudest applause from the audience, topping M4 just a few seconds before the buzzer and securing sixth place with three tops and three zones.

Also with three and three was France’s Manuel Cornu – who last made a Boulder World Cup final in Seoul, South Korea, in 2023. The French placed fifth and guaranteed himself his best result of the 2024 season, so far.

Two-time Boulder world champion Narasaki Tomoa of Japan is the third climber aged 28 or older to make it to the men’s final. The athlete born in Utsunomiya took second place with four tops and four zones.

“I felt in very good shape, I am excited. I am glad that Adam [Ondra] made it to the final as well,” said Narasaki. “The first boulder was interesting, it reminded me of the final in Meiringen in 2021.”

The other half of the top six at the end of the semi-final was made of climbers aged 21 or younger, with 17-year-old Anraku Sorato of Japan finishing ahead of Narasaki in first place, matching his teammate’s score, but placing ahead of him thanks to a lower number of attempts to top: 15 against 16.

Lee Dohyun of South Korea and Paris 2024 gold medallist Toby Roberts of Great Britain both finished with three tops and four zones, and respectively taking third and fourth position.

For the men’s Boulder qualification complete results click here.

The men’s Boulder final will be streamed on the IFSC YouTube channel, with geographical restrictions applied.

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