On Sunday evening in Salt Lake City, American Natalia Grossman once again proved her dominance in sport climbing by winning her fifth consecutive boulder crown at the IFSC World Cup stop. Despite a knee injury, Grossman displayed her strength and determination by topping three out of the four boulders to secure the victory in front of her friends and family in her hometown.
Following Grossman, France’s Oriane Bertone and Naïlé Meignan claimed the two-three spots on the podium by also reaching the top of three boulders. Grossman admitted that she had considered not competing in the final due to her injury and bigger plans for the year, but ultimately decided to push through and compete.
Expressing her pride in her performance, Grossman mentioned how much she loves competing at the Salt Lake City World Cup due to the support from the crowd and having her family around. She attributed her motivation for her victory to knowing that there were a lot of talented climbers in the competition.
Grossman’s victory was matched by Japan’s Anraku Sorato in the men’s category, while American climbers Emma Hunt and Sam Watson secured titles in the women’s and men’s speed climbing events, respectively. The atmosphere in Salt Lake City was electric as climbers from around the world showcased their skills, and Grossman’s triumph was a testament to her determination and talent in the sport.