[Will Hunt]

If Ondra wins lead, Duffy/Schubert come 2nd/3rd and Gines-Lopez comes 4th, then Ondra would get gold.......IT COULD STILL HAPPEN FOLKS.

 

I too have just been sat here with a spreadsheet trying to work out what convoluted sequence of events could conspire to catapult Ondra to his rightful place atop the podium.


While I was at it I thought I'd check in on speed "climbing". I'm delighted to report that the event was won by the climber with the 5th fastest fastest time.

[th]Climber[/th]    [th]Rank (head 2 head)[/th]    [th]Rank (fastest time)[/th]
Gines Lopez	1	5
Narasaki	2	1
Mawem	3	4
Ondra	4	7
Duffy	5	3
Coleman	6	2
Schubert	7	6

Edit: No idea how to use BBcode tables. First number is the rank given by head-to-head, second number is ranks by who logged the fastest time over their runs.

[Stu Littlefair]

Highlights why using the score multipliers in combination with a head to head format in speed is a bad idea.

Either by themselves is arguably ok, but the combination is too distorting. Nathaniel would be a nailed on gold if it were done by time, and Ondra’s bye would have caused no issues.

[joel182]

Highlights why using the score multipliers in combination with a head to head format in speed is a bad idea.

Either by themselves is arguably ok, but the combination is too distorting. Nathaniel would be a nailed on gold if it were done by time, and Ondra’s bye would have caused no issues.

Don't know about that - Nathaniel would have 2 x 1 and Tomoa would have 1 x 3, leaving plenty to play for in the Lead.

Absolutely agree in general though. The multiplier with the head to head does not work at all and has led to some pretty unfair feeling results.

[GraemeA]

1 x 1 x 1 = 3 according to Eurosport. Likewise 5 x 6 = 35

[SA Chris]

If my understanding is correct, looks like Ondra can get now got silver or bronze at best? Best possible scenario is if him and the  competitors above him place in reverse order in the lead, he gets 24 x 1 = 24, Duffy gets 20 x 2 = 40, Lopez gets 7 x 3 = 21, Coleman gets 6 x 4 = 24 Narasaki gets 6 x 5 = 30?

What happens in the even of tied scores? Whoever gets highest place in 1 event?
 

[GraemeA]

What happens in the even of tied scores? Whoever gets highest place in 1 event?

There's a million and one methods to break ties with the ultimate one being the seeding.

[crimpinainteasy]

I hope Nathaniel or Alberto win!

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What happens in the even of tied scores? Whoever gets highest place in 1 event?

There's a million and one methods to break ties with the ultimate one being the seeding.

Hardest outdoor redpoint

[Catcheemonkey]

For those without Eurosport, the Bouldering is currently (13:26) being shown on the BBC red button.

[SA Chris]

What happens in the even of tied scores? Whoever gets highest place in 1 event?

There's a million and one methods to break ties with the ultimate one being the seeding.

So how high up they qualified?

[SA Chris]

What happens in the even of tied scores? Whoever gets highest place in 1 event?

There's a million and one methods to break ties with the ultimate one being the seeding.

Hardest outdoor redpoint

Number of hardest routes in the world climbed seems fair.

[Wellsy]

Fucking get in Alberto my son

[crimpinainteasy]

It's all on Jakob!!!!!!!!!!

[Wellsy]

I'm sure Coleman will be so pleased with his teammate Duffy knocking him down a lead spot into third hahaha

[RobK]

If Ondra wins lead, Duffy/Schubert come 2nd/3rd and Gines-Lopez comes 4th, then Ondra would get gold.......IT COULD STILL HAPPEN FOLKS.

This could actually happen! Allez Jakob.

[Will Hunt]

Jesus. If Schubert beats everyone but Ondra, Ondra will get Gold. I can't cope.
Sorry if someone has already said this.

I'm an absolute bag of nerves.

[Wellsy]

This is actually dead exciting tbh!

[Wellsy]

Crikey

[GraemeA]

That was exciting

[RobK]

If Ondra wins lead, Duffy/Schubert come 2nd/3rd and Gines-Lopez comes 4th, then Ondra would get gold.......IT COULD STILL HAPPEN FOLKS.

This could actually happen! Allez Jakob.

Too much allez.

[spidermonkey09]

Ondra from first to 6th in about 5 seconds. Poor bastard!

[galpinos]

Wow! That was brilliant.

(Turns out Ondra's bye wasn't enough of an advantage  )

[Stu Littlefair]

Well, that escalated quickly. Amazing finish!

[Somebody's Fool]

Schubert pissed that! Brilliant finale.

[Will Hunt]

The gold medal has gone to the 5th fastest speed climber, the worst boulderer, and the 4th best lead climber.

Take a bow, Sport Climbing!