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Budding stars win bouldering golds at IFSC World Cup Series

Xinhua, June 28, 2015 Adjust font size:

Rising stars won the bouldering titles for the first time while veterans confirmed their supremacy in the speed events as the 2015 IFSC World Cup Series concluded its 2nd Asia stop in Haiyang, Shandong province on Sunday.

In women's bouldering, Klingler Petra of Switzerland took gold for the first time in an IFSC World Cup, beating Noguchi Akiyo of Japan by only one attempt. Coxsey Shauna of Britain placed third.

South Korean budding star Chon Jongwon won the men's bouldering for the first time, beating Russia's Gelmanov Rustam to second and Toronto winner Levier Alban of France to third.

In men's speed, local hero Zhong Qixin continued his perfect collection of gold medals in Haiyang. He dominated Ukrainian Boldyrev Danyil during the finals, establishing himself as the clear leader. Alipourshena Reza of Iran placed third.

In women's speed, Jaubert Anouck of France won the gold medal and Russia's Tsyganova Anna and Kaplina Iuliia finished second and third respectively. Endi