On Sunday evening, American Natalia Grossman once again proved her dominance in the world of sport climbing as she won her fifth consecutive boulder crown at the IFSC World Cup stop in Salt Lake City. Despite battling through a knee injury, Grossman showcased her skills and determination by topping three out of the four boulders to secure her victory.
Grossman’s performance was met with cheers from her friends and family, who were present in her hometown to witness her triumph. Following Grossman on the podium were France’s Oriane Bertone and Naïlé Meignan, who also reached the top of three boulders.
Grossman shared 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. She expressed her pride in her performance and attributed it to knowing that there were a lot of tops in the competition.
The Salt Lake City World Cup holds a special place in Grossman’s heart due to the support from the crowd and having her family around. Her 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, making it a testament to their dedication and talent in sport climbing.
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