Janja Garnbret Secures Lead World Cup Victory in Thrilling Finish

Janja Garnbret, the unstoppable force from Slovenia, clinched yet another remarkable victory at the Innsbruck World Cup, solidifying her dominance in lead climbing. In a tense finale that kept spectators on the edge of their seats, Garnbret emerged victorious after a nail-biting ascent.

The women’s Lead final witnessed fierce competition, with notable performances from athletes like South Korea’s Chaehyun Seo and Japan’s Ai Mori. Seo set a high standard early on, reaching hold 36 before the challenging dyno sequence proved insurmountable for many contenders, including Austria’s Jessica Pilz and Team USA’s Annie Sanders.

Mori’s ascent added to the drama as she navigated through the dyno and conquered the final runout crux with seconds to spare, almost slipping at the summit but maintaining her grip to secure a remarkable finish.

However, it was Garnbret who stole the show as the last climber of the evening. Needing to top the route to claim gold, the 25-year-old Slovenian faced challenges at the final crux after utilizing an awkward rest stance to conserve energy. With the clock ticking down, Garnbret powered through the crux, secured the crucial ‘Top’ hold, and expertly clipped the chains with mere seconds remaining.

Commentator Matt Groom’s exclamation, “She’s gotta make the quickdraw!” echoed the tension of the moment as Garnbret sealed her victory with just three seconds on the clock. This triumph marks Garnbret’s 28th Lead World Cup gold medal, adding to her impressive tally of 29 golds, 12 silvers, and 5 bronzes across World Cup and World Championship competitions.

As the Innsbruck double champion in both Boulder and Lead disciplines this year, Garnbret’s unparalleled skill and determination make her a formidable contender as she gears up for the upcoming Olympics.

Source: https://gripped.com/indoor-climbing/with-three-seconds-left-janja-garnbret-wins-lead-world-cup/

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