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Is this before they decided the thing about countback? Or does that not apply to lead?

Shauna is a great commentator and a great interviewer, so much knowledge and experience. The "right" Janja is a wonder to behold, she is way above the rest that she makes what others struggle with look like a walk in the park. The next generation of climbers is also leveling up nicely trying to catch Janja. Oriane makes me feel old, lol, so much energy.

M3 scary

The commentators were pushing the boundaries in this one. The Japanese team always have big packages; the Belgian climber was too tired to get it up a second time... Outrageous. 🤣

One of my favorite co-commentators ever. Thanks, Alex!

3:07:30 - Poetry in motion

I could listen to Alex talk all day. His candor and humour is refreshing. When the Olympics come I'll search his commentary.

Im Polish and I couldn't disagree more. Speed is the last event I care about watching 1. Bouldering 2. Sport 3.Speed

So nice to hear 'the' Alex Honnold, talk about how impressed he was, as impressed as I am watching comps on web, it would grow 10+ folds in person. Matt Groom says Alex was the wide-eyed person, bombarded by new sensations of seeing it all in person, height of walls, distances jumped, athletes surprising themselves, the comp environment, making us feel what he felt. All that is lost watching on the web and something most of us will never experience. But 2nd best thing was listening to Alex's wonder, sharing and describing it so honestly with great excitement, bringing unusual thoughts and perspectives not common in commentating, but so unique coming from him. This was a wonderful window into that comp world, it added so much more for when watching the next competitions. Thank you both for this great interview!

40:17 "I think perhaps the best trick on this boulder would be to get it done first go." Really?

Speed climbing broadened these girls' shoulders. The difference between their 2018 and 2019 shoulders is stark.

Honnold has to be trolling us. There's no way people can be fully stoked on people who climb fast. Cars, motorcycles, boats, running...yea that makes sense. But climbing?? maaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaan gtfo'tta hereee lmao.

Wheeze box

In formula 1 they do not discuss track or strategy with other teams. Keep in mind its the same 20 tracks they have driven on before. HOWEVER, during the race, the mics between pit and driver are open. So rival teams can listen in (as can fans) what they are discussing. They'll sometimes speak in code ie. "were going to execute strategy 1" but often issues with cars, tire condition, track conditions etc is all public.

Not a prepared answer at all

idk i feel like it’s pretty boring even for non climbers but who knows

I hate watching speed, bc honestly it isnt really climbing. But i do think its what most non climber audiance will like the most

Speed climbing is something the casual viewer can watch and get the gist of it. Bouldering or Lead have higher barriers of entry.

19:11 I agree, I really do. But does AH really think it's that easy to be make money on social media? Surely he knows it's not just about smiling on a video and posting it on Instagram. C'mon.

I wonder if the others can replicate Janja's solutions after they've seen it.

Replay of Jakob Schubert's top of boulder 3?

Before we start comparing Janja with Micheal Phelps or especially Adam Ondra - who destroys her at outdoor climbing - Janja would have to compete with the men first and win. Wayne Gretzky at 24 was statistically better than Janja at 24 if were crossing over genders. Just look at his stats if you're not sure. She could take Gretzky in stats but not for a while. I do love Janja very much

I am really glad it has separated as speed climbing is not the same as normal climbing. Every climber has done some lead and boulder but they haven't all done speed. Watching it, I find interesting for about 3 races then get bored.

Oriane ❤❤

Matt and Alex together are gold.

AHH YES!! Sam Watson was on my teammm!! I’ve talked to him!!

Nooooo bouldering is what we love

And also last thing(see other comment)… it takes a lot of bravery to climb outside that isn’t required in regulated gyms. Decking on ledges, falling on slab, gear popping, run outs, the heights... Indoor climbers are climbers, period. To call yourself a rock climber, requires the bravery to go out and rock climb… distinction is so important. Don’t take the bravery away from rock climbers, wanting to be called a climber, if you don’t rock climb. You’re a climber if you passionately climb anything. To be a rock climber, you have to… rock climb. Honnold said it himself…”that’s the god damn warrior spirit.”

I don’t know how much you all read the comments, but just wanted to share some thoughts. I think there has been this debate for a while that indoor climbers aren’t real climbers. Then we found out that they are extremely talented, and if and when they do get out on rocks they do great. So now we move onto, what is a “climber?” I think anyone who prioritizes ascending anything… a tree, a skyscraper, an indoor gym wall, as a main passion… is a climber. They climb. Distinction is whats important. I’m not as ice climber, so I don’t call myself one. I’m not an arborist, so I don’t call myself a tree climber. I ascend mountains in a single and multi-pitch setting. I rock climb on mountains. I’m a rock climber. There are numerous gym climbers who are talented, and would crush the outdoors! But they just have no desire, and the gym is it for them… They are 100% climbers! I would call them indoor comp climbers. They have to rock climb… to be rock climbers… I’m not talking about access issues. I’m talking about distinction. I became homeless and lived out of a van for 4 years to climb in western NC… because I wanted to be a rock climber. Indoor gym climbers are still climbers, period. And they are extremely talented. If they love outdoor climbing and pursue it, I would call them rock climbers. If they don’t, I wouldn’t.

Honnold is abusing some language, at best. It's the quickest sport (shortest time) at the Olympics, not the fastest (highest speed).

FYI: Honnold is talking about being on the Wheaties cereal box. Don’t know if it’s still around, but it used to be that they put a picture of an Olympic gold medalist with the biggest impact on the front. So “being on the Wheaties box” is synonymous with doing something big and getting rewarded & recognized for it.

I think speed climbing makes for a good gateway into the sport for non-climbers to get into. The scoring and grading systems that bouldering and lead use can be difficult for a newcomer to understand - but everyone understands _"fastest one to the top wins."_

He might be right tbh. Speed climbing fits with the other events that people are accustomed to like the 100m sprint. It's very straightforward for a new fan

I hate speed climbing but I love it's a separate discipline now.

Crushing those Worlf cups

Seo only 18 ...so promising

With a crowd like that these athletes should be paid more than 12 000 euros.

Just imagine how fun it would be if humans could climb like this on a daily basis without the need for safety equipment and training.

I like the combined format. It should be applied to more sports, like tennis and table-tennis.

"She loves ripping both her shoulders out her sockets. That's what they do for training in Japan." More Honhold on comps please.

Helen was a wonderful co-commentator! One of my favorites!

1:56:19 Tomoa aka God of dynamic move

Can’t wait for the next worlf cup

Worlf cup fan here