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Janja Garnbret Dominates Lead Semifinals At Paris Sport Climbing

Slovenia's Janja Garnbret competes in the women's Boulder and Lead final at the IFSC Climbing World Championship 2023, at the PostFinance Arena, in Bern, Switzerland, Friday, Aug. 11, 2023. (An

Sport climbing has once again captivated audiences as it continues to gain popularity since its debut at the Tokyo Games three years ago. The recent competition in Paris showcased the incredible talent of athletes from around the world.

Janja Garnbret, the trailblazing Slovenian climber who clinched the gold medal in sport climbing at Tokyo, demonstrated her prowess once more by dominating the lead semifinals in Paris. Garnbret finished at the top of the pack with an impressive 195.7 points, a significant lead of almost 40 points ahead of her closest competitor, Jessica Pilz from Austria.

The climbers who advanced to Saturday's boulder and lead women's final were determined based on a combination of their performances in the lead climbing event and the bouldering event held earlier in the week. The finalists include:

  • Janja Garnbret - Slovenia
  • Jessica Pilz - Austria
  • Brooke Raboutou - USA
  • Ai Mori - Japan
  • Oriane Bertone - France
  • Oceana Mackenzie - Australia
  • Erin McNeice - Great Britain
  • Seo Chae-hyun - South Korea

These talented climbers from diverse backgrounds are set to compete in what promises to be an exhilarating final round. Fans can look forward to witnessing their incredible skills and determination as they vie for the top honors in the sport climbing competition in Paris.

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