EYC Kranj (26-27/11/11)

In the qualifications I could top out the first route. In the second route I took the edge of a volume that came out of the wall at the top. I thought I was allowed to take it but I wasn’t. So I didn’t top out.

The final route was very hard. I could climb the first part which was technical. Then I came at a point where I decided to jump to a hold on a volume and touch it instead of going to a hold on the left because I thought I was going to fall. I am very happy that I became 1st. My friends Jessica Pilz (AUT) and Hannah Baehr (GER) became 2nd and 3th.

Loïc Timmermans (BEL) became 1st in de male youth A. Because of this he won the European Youth Cup!

It was a great competition and I am thankfull for this competition season and for the friendships.

 

EYC Pau (12-13/11/11)

I really liked the competition in the beautiful town of Pau. There was a great atmosphere and it was very sunny.

The first qualification route was very hard. When I clipped the top quickdraw I let go. But I was mistaken! The real top quickdraw was a few moves to the left. So no TOP!! But luckily, thank God, I could top out the second qualification route, a very stressfull one which I didn’t really like. It was technical with flat holds. I was placed 7th before the finals.

Chloé Caulier (BEL) topped out both qualification routes, but clipped the last quickdraw in one route 3 seconds too late. She climbed very strong and was placed 4th before the finals.

The first part of the final route was technical, than there was an overhanging part and at the end the holds were very flat. I am very happy that I could climb the highest. I am very thankful. Salomé Romain (FRA) became 2nd and Jessica Pilz (AUT) 3rd.
Chloé Caulier climbed very good. She became 4th.

Loïc Timmermans (BEL) ended up 7th. A heelhook slipped in a dynamic move.

There were 16 climbers in the Belgian Team. I want to thank everybody for supporting me.

Videoclip of the finals.

Photographer: Timmermans

 

Chloé Caulier Photographer: Timmermans

Chloé Caulier Photographer: Timmermans

 

Anak Verhoeven Photographer: Timmermans

 

Anak Verhoeven Photographer: Timmermans

 

Belgian Team Photographer: Timmermans