Quote from: davej link=topspic=21860.msg404829#msg404829 date=1366630048Looks like climbing is up against some really tough opposition for the single place. Out of interest is there likely to be a trial of the climbing triathlon format in the UK in the near future?If we do get in the games then the format will be finalised by the IFSC then I am sure you will see events organised with the new format. Currently thoug there is only Ratho has a speed wall although DavieD is supposed to be putting one in his Sheffield wall.
Looks like climbing is up against some really tough opposition for the single place. Out of interest is there likely to be a trial of the climbing triathlon format in the UK in the near future?
Cheers. I'm sure it will make for rivetting viewing for experienced climbers!
Have to say, for spectators its probably the most interesting form of climbing comp so its probably been put in as a sop to the tele.
it is pretty nuts...
My parents are non climbers, or there wouldn't have been any point in my post! And another anecdote - I watched a British round of the bouldering world cup in Birmingham some years ago. It was free to watch for anyone at the outdoor show. A couple of middle aged ladies took seats behind me. As they settled down, I heard:"So what is this bouldering then?""I think it's like glorified scrambling."20min later, as Mark Croxall began to make his bid for victory, they were cheering at the top of their voices.
https://www.thebmc.co.uk/everest-60th-anniversary--a-lucky-sign-for-climbings-olympic-bidIn a mountainous coincidence, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) is set to announce the final shortlist of sports vying for a place at the 2020 Olympic Games on the same day as the 60th anniversary of the first ascent of Everest.
You famously took an Olympic gold medal up Everest last year. What have you got planned for this year?The Olympic gold medal last year was a great project to be involved with and its hard to think how we can top it. That said I do have a sneaky project in mind which will be pretty cool if we manage to pull if off....all I can say is watch this space and keep fingers crossed. (i think we've just found out what that is Kenton!)
Are there any plans for future bids with climbing?