Answers for your competition climbing questions!

2 comment(s) · Jul 7, 2026, 5:19 PM

Hi Reddit! That's Not Real Climbing Podcast here. I just built out a new page on the website that allows you to ask questions you may have about competition climbing and receive an answer where someone may have talked about it on the podcast. It should also link you to the exact timestamp in the episode where you can listen to the guest talk about it. It's a search across the episode transcripts so it'll only return answers if it has been discussed on the podcast. Would love if some people could try it out and let me know if it answers your questions or if there's something I haven't covered yet on the podcast that might be a useful topic to cover in the future :) [https://thatsnotrealclimbingpodcast.com/search/](https://thatsnotrealclimbingpodcast.com/search/)

Questions for all

0 comment(s) · Jul 7, 2026, 10:08 AM

How can athletes suffer the cameramen moving around them so closely they must be able to smell their breath?

8 comment(s) · Jul 5, 2026, 2:07 PM

I really don't get why the officials allow the camera crew to stand in the fall zone or between the athlete and the wall. One even bumped into a climber. It's dangerous and it interferes with the comp. If I was climbing at a competition I would attempt to fall onto them. Fuckers. The IFSC rules used to say: >**Access to the Competition Area** >3.12 Only the persons specified below shall be permitted to enter the Competition Area: >A) IFSC Officials; >B) Event Organiser’s officials; >C) competitors eligible to take part in the current round of competition (as directed by or on behalf of the Jury President); >D) authorised Team Officials (the Isolation Zone/Warm-Up area only); >E) other persons specifically authorised by the Jury President. Such persons shall, throughout their stay in the Competition Area, be escorted and supervised by an approved official to ensure the maintenance of security of the Competition Area and prevent any undue distraction of, or interference with, any competitor. Camera crew was not allowed on the mats or the lead stage by these rules and they specifically forbid "any undue distraction of, or interference with, any competitor". Why are they in the competition area now and so close to the athletes that you can see how it distracts them?!?

Anyone remember if/what comp Maya Stasiuk co-commentated?

2 comment(s) · Jul 5, 2026, 8:45 AM

Keen to watch it but can't remember which comp! Think it was a semi final!

WCS Krakow 2026 - Sunday | LIVE Discussion Thread

2 comment(s) · Jul 5, 2026, 4:38 AM

Here is the live discussion thread for the Speed World Climbing Series in Krakow, Poland! Please note that this discussion is NOT spoiler free! As always, please be respectful to climbers and fellow Redditors. **Next Event:** **Men’s and Women’s Speed Relay Qualification** **at 10:30 and Finals at 16:30** *(*[*see what time this event starts in other places*](https://www.sportclimbingstats.com/world-climbing-series-krakow-2026/)*)* |[Info Sheet](https://ifsc.results.info/events/1483/infosheet)|[Results](https://ifsc.results.info/event/1482/)| |:-|:-| || |[**WC Event Page**](https://www.worldclimbing.com/events/world-climbing-series-krakow-2026)|[**Event Site**](https://www.worldclimbingkrakow.com/)| |[**YouTube Stream**](https://www.youtube.com/@worldclimbing/streams)|[**Comp Hub**](https://www.reddit.com/r/CompetitionClimbing/comments/1um784p/wcs_krakow_2026_comp_hub/)| |[**ifsc.stream**](http://ifsc.stream/) website|| Please note that this discussion is NOT spoiler free! As always, please be respectful to climbers and fellow Redditors. Climb On!

Bloc Shop Open 2026

14 comment(s) · Jul 4, 2026, 9:35 PM

Semi finals here : [https://youtu.be/eFgFUwa8A7I](https://youtu.be/eFgFUwa8A7I) Finals tomorrow on the same channel. Amongst the people that made it to the semis : Mika Mawem Ben Hanna Yoshiyuki Ogata Mao Nakamura Helen Gillett Maylis Pizzalunga Elnaz Rekabi Also most of team Canada There was also a citizen component to the competiton that was super cool Last BSO was in 2019 and they struggled getting in back on post-covid, so its great to finally see it come back. Throwback to Alex Puccio on BSO 2017 : [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wu273XCsMe8](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wu273XCsMe8)

First sub 6.00 in women's speed climbing (5.99)

18 comment(s) · Jul 4, 2026, 6:49 AM

https://preview.redd.it/z6bl3qou07bh1.png?width=355&format=png&auto=webp&s=b984bac848f1c86600cbab26fdb98029bae3ce52 Emma Hunt broke the 6 seconds with new WR of 5.99 s during WCS in Krakow.

WCS Krakow 2026 - Saturday | LIVE Discussion Thread

18 comment(s) · Jul 4, 2026, 5:57 AM

Here is the live discussion thread for the Speed World Climbing Series in Krakow, Poland! Please note that this discussion is NOT spoiler free! As always, please be respectful to climbers and fellow Redditors. **Next Event:** **Speed Finals at 12:00 and Mixed Relays at 16:00** *(*[*see what time this event starts in other places*](https://www.sportclimbingstats.com/world-climbing-series-krakow-2026/)*)* |[Info Sheet](https://ifsc.results.info/events/1483/infosheet)|[Results](https://ifsc.results.info/event/1482/)| |:-|:-| |[**WC Event Page**](https://www.worldclimbing.com/events/world-climbing-series-krakow-2026)|[**Event Site**](https://www.worldclimbingkrakow.com/)| |[**YouTube Stream**](https://www.youtube.com/@worldclimbing/streams)|[**Comp Hub**](https://www.reddit.com/r/CompetitionClimbing/comments/1um784p/wcs_krakow_2026_comp_hub/)| |[**ifsc.stream**](http://ifsc.stream/) website|| Please note that this discussion is NOT spoiler free! As always, please be respectful to climbers and fellow Redditors. Climb On!

Mejdi, Oce, Max M, Hannes and Miho got asked: What's your energy booster?

1 comment(s) · Jul 4, 2026, 5:33 AM

From [worldclimbingseriesprague](https://www.instagram.com/p/DaSOUiUNDoK/) Instagram account And since not all people seem to get working Instagram: **Mejdi**: I'd say the crowd and the music when there's good atmosphere. I really like and it really push me to perform better. **Oce**: I think it changes all the time actually. I guess matcha (laughs) **Max**: I think good vibes from the crowd. Like yesterday everyone was giving energy and just having fun and they enjoyed the round even though there was not much tops. They were just there supporting the athletes and I just loved the energy. **Hannes**: Topping boulders. I really go crazy when I top boulders, it gives me so much energy. **Miho**: When I think about friends, family, my coach, everyone around me who is been supporting me, that makes me super excited.

Youth nationals announcer

7 comment(s) · Jul 3, 2026, 11:34 AM

Can the crowd in Salt Lake hear the YouTube announcers commentary in the arena. Just wondering if the competitors can hear when she says “Janja tops boulder 3”.

Speed climbing isn't real

8 comment(s) · Jul 3, 2026, 6:03 AM

WCS Krakow 20265 - Speed | LIVE Discussion Thread

28 comment(s) · Jul 3, 2026, 3:28 AM

Here is the live discussion thread for the Speed World Climbing Series in Krakow, Poland! Please note that this discussion is NOT spoiler free! As always, please be respectful to climbers and fellow Redditors. **Next Event:** **Speed Finals at 12:00 and Mixed Relays at 16:00** *(*[*see what time this event starts in other places*](https://www.sportclimbingstats.com/world-climbing-series-krakow-2026/)*)* |[Info Sheet](https://ifsc.results.info/events/1483/infosheet)|[Results](https://ifsc.results.info/event/1482/)| |:-|:-| |[**WC Event Page**](https://www.worldclimbing.com/events/world-climbing-series-krakow-2026)|[**Event Site**](https://www.worldclimbingkrakow.com/)| |[**YouTube Stream**](https://www.youtube.com/@worldclimbing/streams)|[**Comp Hub**](https://www.reddit.com/r/CompetitionClimbing/comments/1um784p/wcs_krakow_2026_comp_hub/)| |[**ifsc.stream**](http://ifsc.stream/) website|| Please note that this discussion is NOT spoiler free! As always, please be respectful to climbers and fellow Redditors. Climb On!

WCS Krakow 2026 - Comp Hub

7 comment(s) · Jul 3, 2026, 3:02 AM

\*Welcome to the [Krakow ](https://images.ifsc-climbing.org/ifsc/image/private/t_ratio16_9-size50-f_webp-c_pad-b_none/prd/w98tcygf32swokygy6q5)Comp Hub thread, a SPOILER FREE place to discuss the event. NO SPOILERS, it’s important to people.\* Today starts the WCS in (not the capital city of Poland) Krakow. This time only with speed, but they got a four lane wall and there are relays on the program! This will also be the last competition for Ola Miroslaw. * [Schedule + Startlist](https://www.sportclimbingstats.com/world-climbing-series-krakow-2026/) * [Info Sheet](https://ifsc.results.info/events/1483/infosheet) * [Live Scoring/Results](https://ifsc.results.info/event/1483/) * [Streaming info](https://www.worldclimbing.com/events/world-climbing-series-prague-2026/news/where-to-watch-the-world-climbing-series-prague-2026), free [here](https://youtube.com/@worldclimbing?si=-Qt5EBBDuh1WKtBZ) but depending where you live you may need to use a VPN and set it to somewhere in North America. * We’re always taking new submissions for pics to go on the sidebar, especially of 2026 events!

Krakow hasn't been the polish capital city for like 400 years ...

4 comment(s) · Jul 3, 2026, 1:06 AM

I wonder how that mistake could've been made. I can understand not knowing that Warsaw is the capital of Poland but don't they fact check the articles before posting? Nonetheless I'm going there and I'm ultra excited. It will be my first world cup I see live

Q&A with Japan's Men's Boulder Team

3 comment(s) · Jul 2, 2026, 10:23 PM

\*This video was filmed shortly after the Keqiao World Series * Secrets behind the Japan team's strength * "Funny" and "stoic" members of the group * Spray wall training * Weight training * Fear of falling during dynamic moves * "Slumps" * What to eat to become strong * How they handle long-distance international flights * They also talk about what makes Sorato so dominant (answer: >!it's the socks!<) World Climbing also featured a [quick-fire Q&A](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kjEw1j4ccCA&t=170s) with the team in one of their world climbing club videos.

Is there a world in which climate change shifts the traditional comp season or pushes all comps indoors?

15 comment(s) · Jul 1, 2026, 9:05 AM

After the heat wave in Europe this past weekend, I realized: there easily could’ve been an outdoor IFSC comp scheduled and there’s no way it would’ve been able to run safely. Is it feasible to either push the comp season to be more of a winter/spring cycle than a spring/summer cycle? I know there would be lots of downstream effects, but I don’t understand how running high-stakes outdoor comps in June & July is going to get any better as the world continues heating up. The only other option I see is indoor comps held in large stadiums - but even that’s predicated on the space either having AC or lacking AC but it’s cool enough indoors to compete safely. idk, I’m just feeling pessimistic about climber safety if we maintain the status quo. And that doesn’t even get into spectator safety/fun that would grow the sport.

Youth Nationals this past week

41 comment(s) · Jul 1, 2026, 12:22 AM

the algorithm for climbers

7 comment(s) · Jun 29, 2026, 12:10 AM

[https://open.substack.com/pub/theoreticalclimbing/p/the-algorithm-for-climbers](https://open.substack.com/pub/theoreticalclimbing/p/the-algorithm-for-climbers) what do you think?

I filmed athletes just before their speed run at the European Cup in Poland

1 comment(s) · Jun 28, 2026, 6:51 AM

“The team kid sent my project” - musing on adult-youth interactions

32 comment(s) · Jun 27, 2026, 7:49 PM

I guess this question applies most to coaches, but also parents or youth climbers as well. I’m climbing alone today so I guess I just have more time to think. Climbing, to me, feels really unique because on a regular basis in the gym, people of all ages are working in the same field of play. Versus you’d never have an adult pulling up to bat alongside the rec baseball little league, for example. But with that comes a lot of interactions between youth climbers and adults. Some encouraging, some not so much (commentary on bodies, being annoyed that a kid sent your proj, etc). As a coach, I’ve definitely become acutely aware of this around the gym and its effect on kids (whether it’s seeking external validation, or just feeling insecure that they’re being perceived) Curious how anyone else navigates this. Obviously when it’s ranging into specifically inappropriate, it should be addressed. But how could we nip it in the bud while we’re ahead? How do you talk to folks about expectations in this space? **Edit**: thanks for all the great discussion! I’ve seen a good bit regarding keeping our kids under control. But regarding the conduct of adults, I was wondering if anyone could expand on if they’ve set expectations with them about interacting with kids in the gym? I’ve encountered comments ranging from “well if I was as lightweight as you I could climb that well too” to asking the team kids to basically be dance monkeys and “demonstrate beta” for them. I guess having safe adult figures around who can demonstrate healthy interactions is definitely preferred. Would love to keep the convo going:)

“POWER OF NOW DIRECT” 8C/V15 | Mejdi Schalck

2 comment(s) · Jun 27, 2026, 2:07 PM

Swiss Boulder Championships 2026 and Italian Speed Championships

0 comment(s) · Jun 27, 2026, 11:50 AM

There is women's final for the Swiss Boulder Championship [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=egTU1f0VuwY](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=egTU1f0VuwY) (No Sofya, but couple names I recognize) Men's is at 19:45 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZvxDyc6WSpM](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZvxDyc6WSpM) Italian Speed Cup at 18:30 [https://tv.sportface.it/watch/1885e294-9207-4d7b-aa91-c854a897269c](https://tv.sportface.it/watch/1885e294-9207-4d7b-aa91-c854a897269c)

Why has Brooke Raboutou been competing so little lately?

18 comment(s) · Jun 24, 2026, 11:25 AM

Looking at her IFSC profile, she's only competed in a handful of events since Paris 2024 (Chamonix and Madrid in 2025, Keqiao and Bern in 2026). She still seems to perform well when she does compete, so it doesn't look like a form issue.

Ticket (Free Registration) Info about Barcelona European Champs?

3 comment(s) · Jun 24, 2026, 1:15 AM

I am planning to go watch the European Champs next month. On the info sheet it says it's free but there will be a registration. Does anyone else have more info about it? I don't speak Spanish so want to make sure I didn't miss any local news/info?

Fun anecdotes from the Innsbruck WC

13 comment(s) · Jun 23, 2026, 3:26 PM

I attended the Innsbruck WC weekend, and I thought I'd share some fun stories/observations: 1. If you just want to watch some elite climbing, honestly lead qualification is the best imo - you get something like 160 elite climbers going non-stop, each climbing two routes. Also it's (mostly) morning so it wasn't so hot yet, and it's qualification so not many viewers and it's very chill 2. I arrived at the venue on Saturday shortly after 7am (qualification starts at 8), and Sorato Anraku was already there reading the routes. He was the only one and was reading it all by himself. It was similar on Sunday as well - Sorato was there already before 5, when the comp didn't start until 7:30. So he had already read the route plenty before the official "observation period" 3. Because there are no iso for lead qualification, athletes and audiences are all mixed together and one gets to see how the athletes prepare for the routes. And they do have very different styles. Jakob Schubert, for example, was talking with other climbers ALL the time - Adam, Alberto, Giovanni, and other Austrian climbers - and observing routes and watching other athletes' beta while discussing with others. Some other climbers, eg. Annie or Erin, was almost all by themselves (or with their coaches) and wasn't discussing all that much 4. You could tell that Janja has a different "status" from anyone else, even just from fan interactions: most if not all of the other climbers were casually walking and chilling in the venue when they're not competing, occasionally stopped by fans for a photo or a signature; whereas for Janja, every time she appeared there were a crowd of people rushing to her for photos/signatures. As a result she wasn't really in the crowd much at all, understandably so. Post-competition she mostly used other "secret" exits to avoid the huge crowd, other than Sunday night, when she came through the main exit and she was super nice, signing and answering for every single fan 5. Finally, and most importantly - ALL of the climbers that I've talked to are SUPER nice. They were all happy to stop for a photo or signature, or even have a little chat with you about their outdoor projects or ascents or answer your questions, as long as they're not in a rush to get somewhere themselves. There's a very strong "community" vibe about this sport [Sorato reading routes 7:10am Sat. morning](https://preview.redd.it/qs43rzti239h1.jpg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=aa7390f436ed4c5ec4ea20c4ee5e2229487a0af0) [Jakob and Adam discussing during qualification](https://preview.redd.it/qe1ktyti239h1.jpg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=66452d402aa661b9f066c9a374082d5981077d6b) [Sarato and Neo observing final route](https://preview.redd.it/lyp0lyti239h1.jpg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=36262b811d59e3ca8b6b25a60807defc40b37d06) [Janja with fans post final](https://preview.redd.it/0a64jzti239h1.jpg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c476e151da46487fe7b1b9c2bd7befd7206fb1db)

In honor of her 50th gold, I drew Janja

16 comment(s) · Jun 23, 2026, 12:32 PM

I thought people here might enjoy it. Hope fanart is OK.

Innsbruck Semi-Final were tough on Meichi's self esteem, seeing his competition toping and flashing boulders while he was on the mat getting no tops

19 comment(s) · Jun 22, 2026, 5:19 PM

https://preview.redd.it/5medakyghw8h1.png?width=1319&format=png&auto=webp&s=7669312284b5a62b9cefe2aa126254d607fde6f9

New video from Sam for Innsbruck

5 comment(s) · Jun 22, 2026, 3:40 PM

​ https://youtu.be/yUlyilW6i4U ​ They do some small interviews with some athletes, like Annie, Sorato etc ... It's fun and nice to see they are all super nice ​

how would u describe janja garnbret to someone who has never watched the sport

46 comment(s) · Jun 22, 2026, 11:37 AM

World Championship 2027 in Brno looking for ticketing information & recommendation

19 comment(s) · Jun 22, 2026, 6:43 AM

Hi, my friend and I both from Asia are planning to attend the World Championship next year in Brno. There are some things that I need recommendation/tips on: 1. My friend found this ticketing website from world climbing website [https://climbingworldcup.enigoo.cz/app/tickets/products](https://climbingworldcup.enigoo.cz/app/tickets/products) \- can someone from Czechia help me confirm if this ticketing website is legit? 2. Anyone knows if there's a competition schedule published yet? Or where it will be published later on? 3. Do you have recommendation on which area to stay? As there is no specific venue published yet we haven't been able to start our research. But knowing which areas are safe and not would be really helpful too! 4. Is there a good outdoor climbing spot/gym that you would recommend?

How sustainable is a competitive climbing career if you're not a top athlete?

24 comment(s) · Jun 22, 2026, 12:59 AM

I've been following the World Cups closely this season and something I've been wondering about is the financial side of competition climbing. For athletes who aren't regularly making finals or podiums, how sustainable is it to compete on the World Cup circuit? The calendar involves a lot of international travel, accommodation, food, training, coaching, and time away from work or studies. Even though prize money has increased recently, only finalists receive prize money at World Cup events, so I imagine many athletes are still spending a significant amount just to compete. From what I've read, some athletes historically ended up covering a large portion of their travel expenses themselves. How does it work in practice for climbers who are ranked outside the top 10–20 in the world? Do most rely on national federation funding, sponsorships, personal savings, part-time jobs, family support, coaching, or a combination of everything? Are there examples of athletes who have spoken publicly about how they finance a full season?

Huge earrings on athletes

11 comment(s) · Jun 21, 2026, 12:50 PM

Am I the only one concerned about the huge earrings that some athletes wear on boulder or lead comps? Especially with the lead semi nearly taking Siruckova's glasses off when she tried to fix the rope in the lead semi. I'm way less worried about someone's glasses falling off than those huge earrings getting caught in the rope or on a hold even

WCS Innsbruck 2026 - Lead Finals | LIVE Discussion Thread

133 comment(s) · Jun 21, 2026, 12:29 PM

Here is the live discussion thread for the Lead Finals at the World Climbing Series in Innsbruck, Austria! First Men, then Women. **Event Time:** 19:40 – 22:30 CEST (UTC +2) *(*[*see what time this event starts in other places*](https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html?iso=20260620T174000&p1=1889&p2=240&p3=235&p4=248&p5=237&p6=176&p7=367&p8=111&p9=195&p10=136&p11=179&p12=256)*)* |[Info Sheet](https://ifsc.results.info/events/1482/infosheet)|[Results](https://ifsc.results.info/event/1482/)| |:-|:-| || |[**WC Event Page**](https://www.worldclimbing.com/events/world-climbing-series-innsbruck-2026)|[**Event Site**](https://www.worldclimbingseries.com/)| |[**YouTube Stream**](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xXbaqqYi-V0)|[**Comp Hub**](https://www.reddit.com/r/CompetitionClimbing/comments/1u8448c/wcs_innsbruck_2026_comp_hub/)| |[**ifsc.stream**](http://ifsc.stream/) website|| Please note that this discussion is NOT spoiler free! As always, please be respectful to climbers and fellow Redditors. Climb On!

Some autographs I got during the week in Innsbruck.

13 comment(s) · Jun 21, 2026, 9:24 AM

I brought a DIY bouldering bucket to Innsbruck since last year there were some many athletes hanging out with the rest of the visitors. If my memory does not trick me I got Kyra Condie, Alberto Ginés Lopez, Jakob Schubert, Sohta Amagasa, Rei Kawamata, Colin Duffy, Sam Avezou, Mao Nakamura, Melody Sekikawa, Hannah Meul, Jain Kim, Jessy Pilz, Max the Future, Sofya Yokoyama and Jongwon Chon. Other athletes I felt they did not want to be bothered: either processing the comp, resting, concentrated, or with friends and family, and it was not right to interrupt them. Everything was requested respectfully.

World Climbing doing their best to make comp seem rigged

7 comment(s) · Jun 21, 2026, 9:13 AM

[Finals don't even start for four hours!](https://preview.redd.it/xghywhibym8h1.png?width=1029&format=png&auto=webp&s=4dde27bbac130aa0273429e59fe196bf6d60eef4)

Afterparty (or something similar) after Innsbruck lead final?

3 comment(s) · Jun 21, 2026, 4:51 AM

Im going to the lead final tonight, and was wondering what usually happens after a world cup is done, like is there a meet and greet, afterparty, everybody chilling together or does everyone leave and go home? Edit: im asking this because i have to decide between leaving half an hour early or waiting two hours in Innsbruck after the world cup because of weird train times

Another victim of the Sung su lee incident

5 comment(s) · Jun 20, 2026, 2:52 PM

Screen shows Meichi with his brother name during qualis on Innsbruck I noticed this while watching the Instagram stories of the japan national team (thats why the bad quality of the screenshot and the heart)

WCS Innsbruck - Lead Semi Finals | LIVE Discussion Thread

185 comment(s) · Jun 20, 2026, 1:01 PM

Here is the live discussion thread for the Lead Semi Finals at the World Climbing Series in Innsbruck, Austria! **Event Time:** 19:40 – 22:30 CEST (UTC +2) *(*[*see what time this event starts in other places*](https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html?iso=20260620T174000&p1=1889&p2=240&p3=235&p4=248&p5=237&p6=176&p7=367&p8=111&p9=195&p10=136&p11=179&p12=256)*)* |[Info Sheet](https://ifsc.results.info/events/1482/infosheet)|[Results](https://ifsc.results.info/event/1482/)| |:-|:-| |[**WC Event Page**](https://www.worldclimbing.com/events/world-climbing-series-innsbruck-2026)|[**Event Site**](https://www.worldclimbingseries.com/)| |[**YouTube Stream**](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xXbaqqYi-V0)|[**Comp Hub**](https://www.reddit.com/r/CompetitionClimbing/comments/1u8448c/wcs_innsbruck_2026_comp_hub/)| |[**ifsc.stream**](http://ifsc.stream) website|| Please note that this discussion is NOT spoiler free! As always, please be respectful to climbers and fellow Redditors. Climb On!

WCS Innsbruck - Lead Qualifications | LIVE Discussion Thread

45 comment(s) · Jun 20, 2026, 1:01 AM

Here is the live discussion thread for the Lead Qualifications at the WCS in Innsbruck, Austria! **Event Time:** 8:00 – 15:00 CEST (UTC +2) *(*[*see what time this event starts in other places*](https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html?iso=20260620T060000&p1=1889&p2=240&p3=235&p4=248&p5=237&p6=176&p7=367&p8=111&p9=195&p10=136&p11=179&p12=256)*)* |[Info Sheet](https://ifsc.results.info/events/1482/infosheet)|[Results](https://ifsc.results.info/event/1482/)| |:-|:-| |[**WC Event Page**](https://www.worldclimbing.com/events/world-climbing-series-innsbruck-2026)|[**Event Site**](https://www.worldclimbingseries.com/)| |[**ifsc.stream**](http://ifsc.stream) website|[**Comp Hub**](https://www.reddit.com/r/CompetitionClimbing/comments/1u8448c/wcs_innsbruck_2026_comp_hub/)| Please note that this discussion is NOT spoiler free! As always, please be respectful to climbers and fellow Redditors. Climb On!

Sohta one year ago vs. Sohta today

9 comment(s) · Jun 19, 2026, 2:51 PM

Can we make this a meme?

10 comment(s) · Jun 19, 2026, 2:27 PM

WCS Innsbruck | Men's Boulder Finals | LIVE Discussion Thread

253 comment(s) · Jun 19, 2026, 12:02 PM

Here is the live discussion thread for the Men’s Boulder Final at the World Climbing Series in Innsbruck, Austria! **Event Time:** 19:30 – 21:30 CEST (UTC +2) *(*[*see what time this event starts in other places*](https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html?iso=20260619T173000&p1=1889&p2=240&p3=235&p4=248&p5=237&p6=176&p7=367&p8=111&p9=195&p10=136&p11=179&p12=256)*)* |[Info Sheet](https://ifsc.results.info/events/1482/infosheet)|[Results](https://ifsc.results.info/event/1482/)| |:-|:-| |[**WC Event Page**](https://www.worldclimbing.com/events/world-climbing-series-innsbruck-2026)|[**Event Site**](https://www.worldclimbingseries.com/)| |[**YouTube Stream**](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJFxLkPn_Vc)|[**Comp Hub**](https://www.reddit.com/r/CompetitionClimbing/comments/1u8448c/wcs_innsbruck_2026_comp_hub/)| |[**ifsc.stream**](http://ifsc.stream) website|| Please note that this discussion is NOT spoiler free! As always, please be respectful to climbers and fellow Redditors. Climb On!

WCS Innsbruck | Men's Boulder Semi Finals | LIVE Discussion Thread

167 comment(s) · Jun 19, 2026, 6:02 AM

Here is the live discussion thread for the Men’s Boulder Semi Final at the World Climbing Series in Innsbruck, Austria! **Event Time:** 13:00 – 15:30 CEST (UTC +2) *(*[*see what time this event starts in other places*](https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html?iso=20260619T110000&p1=1889&p2=240&p3=235&p4=248&p5=237&p6=176&p7=367&p8=111&p9=195&p10=136&p11=179&p12=256)*)* |[Info Sheet](https://ifsc.results.info/events/1482/infosheet)|[Results](https://ifsc.results.info/event/1482/)| |:-|:-| |[**WC Event Page**](https://www.worldclimbing.com/events/world-climbing-series-innsbruck-2026)|[**Event Site**](https://www.worldclimbingseries.com/)| |[**YouTube Stream**](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yo8gSEI_iTM)|[**Comp Hub**](https://www.reddit.com/r/CompetitionClimbing/comments/1u8448c/wcs_innsbruck_2026_comp_hub/)| |[**ifsc.stream**](http://ifsc.stream) website|| Please note that this discussion is NOT spoiler free! As always, please be respectful to climbers and fellow Redditors. Climb On!

Lead in Innsbruck - sitting or standing?

7 comment(s) · Jun 19, 2026, 4:21 AM

Me and my boyfriend were at the boulder finals yesterday and really loved the atmosphere! However, after a day of sight-seeing in Innsbruck and both not having the best feet, there are some blisters involved :) After seeing the lead wall, how will the crowd be positioned? Standing up, watching up? We were both thinking sitting or even laying down would probably be more comfortable to watch lol. How is it normally with the lead comps? Is it usual to sit down? Thanks in advance!

Innsbruck Camerawork

9 comment(s) · Jun 19, 2026, 3:23 AM

I’ve only watched the first round so far (women’s semis), so maybe I’m speaking too soon, but… So far, I think it’s been really, really good! I’ve loved the zooming in for the details of the heinous foot swap on W1, plus we’ve had insets of all 4 boulders the whole time! Sure, I guess the bar’s pretty low, but figured it was worth pointing out since we’re usually complaining about random zooms and missed action on here. (Also… just hoping the trend continues through the other rounds!).

A valid reaction to the climbs this round lol

50 comment(s) · Jun 19, 2026, 1:10 AM

Sofya Yokoyama is the best co-commentator!

48 comment(s) · Jun 18, 2026, 11:26 PM

I absolutely love when she's in the booth! I know she's competing at the pro level but I hope we get more commentating from her in the future

Opinions on zones being worth that much?

48 comment(s) · Jun 18, 2026, 2:11 PM

In women's semis, there were only three people who managed to top two boulders. But one of them, >!Emma Edwards!< , is not making the finals, and is finishing in 11th place, while in the old scoring system, she would have made it into finals in third place. It feels a bit extreme to me?

WCS Innsbruck | Women's Boulder Final | LIVE Discussion Thread

338 comment(s) · Jun 18, 2026, 1:00 PM

Here is the live discussion thread for the Women’s Boulder Final at the World Climbing Series in Innsbruck, Austria! **Event Time:** 19:30 – 21:30 CEST (UTC +2) *(*[*see what time this event starts in other places*](https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html?iso=20260618T173000&p1=1889&p2=240&p3=235&p4=248&p5=237&p6=176&p7=367&p8=111&p9=195&p10=136&p11=179&p12=256)*)* |[Info Sheet](https://ifsc.results.info/events/1482/infosheet)|[Results](https://ifsc.results.info/event/1482/)| |:-|:-| |[**WC Event Page**](https://www.worldclimbing.com/events/world-climbing-series-innsbruck-2026)|[**Event Site**](https://www.worldclimbingseries.com/)| |[**YouTube Stream**](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l5iURs-VBwM)|[**Comp Hub**](https://www.reddit.com/r/CompetitionClimbing/comments/1u8448c/wcs_innsbruck_2026_comp_hub/)| |[**ifsc.stream**](http://ifsc.stream) website|| Please note that this discussion is NOT spoiler free! As always, please be respectful to climbers and fellow Redditors. Climb On!

New Janja video just dropped – China Edition

9 comment(s) · Jun 18, 2026, 11:17 AM

I'm glad she's being consistent on YouTube.