Sports Bulletin Report
Seoul (South Korea): Veddriq Leonardo of Indonesia inked new world record in Speed disciple of the IFSC World Cup at Jungnang Sport Climbing Stadium Seoul South Korea on Friday.
Veddriq Leonardo of Indonesia broke the world record twice on way to gold, as the Men’s WR now 4.90 from Leonardo in quarterfinal. Also clocked a 4.98 in qualification earlier in the day, which was also a WR Long Jinbao (CHN) grabbed silver medal and Wang Xinshang of China wins bronze on IFSC World Cup debut beating teammate Long Jianguo in small final.
72 men in Speed competition
USA’s Sam Watson breaks Pan American record with 5.02
Matteo Zurloni of Italy takes European record with 5.23
First time all athletes had to go under 5.50 to qualify for the finals
WOMEN’S SPEED
Aleksandra Miroslaw of Poland posted new world record four times and secures gold
Women’s WR now 6.25 which Miroslaw posted in final. Also clocked a 6.35 in semi-finals and 6.37 and 6.46 in qualification – all under her former WR
Polish 1-2 as Natalia Kalucka claims silver
Made Rita Kusuma Dewi Desak from Indonesia takes bronze beating Poland’s Aleksandra Kalucka in small final
50 women in Speed competition
USA’s Emma Hunt breaks Pan American record with 6.82, lowering her own previously held record
First time all athletes had to go under 7.50 to qualify for the finals
Veddriq Leonardo (INA) – men's Gold medallist
“I’m super happy tonight. To take 4.98 and be the first man to go under five, and then to win a gold is just incredible for the first event of the new season.”
Aleksandra Miroslaw (POL) – women's Gold medallist
“I feel really happy. 6.25. Wow. I wished for this time, and I aimed for it this season and I’m happy I’ve made it in this competition.
“I’m really happy for all the girls in this competition, it was really fast. I’m really happy this sport is developing, but now I know they are all coming for me.”
