The European Boulder season kicked off last weekend with the first event hosted by Austria Climbing in Klagenfurt. 160 athletes took part and delivered a strong showing, with great event organisation and routesetting.
The men's podium was dominated by French athletes, with an outstanding performance by Leo Favot that finished with a perfect final round - flashing all the problems. The silver medallist, Antoine Girard, had an impressive final as well, with three tops and a zone, just ahead of the bronze medallist, Timotej Romsak from Slovenia.
On top of the women's podium there was a name you already know from the Youth Cups earlier this season. Showing remarkable skills for her age, the up-and-coming rising Slovenian superstar, Jennifer Eucharia Buckley,at 16-years-old,won gold with four tops in the final. The second place was also won by a young athlete, Geila Macia Martin from Spain, and the third by Lucile Saurel from France.
The European Cup in Klagenfurt was streamed on the IFSC Europe YouTube channel.
The next European event will be the Speed Cup in Mezzolombardo, Italy, on the beginning 25 May. Before that, on the first weekend of May, Austria Climbing will host another event in Graz, with the Youth Boulder Cup - all events will also be covered on the European YouTube Channel.
By Shai Ben Dror