IFSC European Championships ¦ Speed Finals ¦ Villars ¦ Women's ¦ 2024

Hello and welcome to Villars-sur-Orléans for the European Championship Speed Climbing. For the women, as I said, less of a big field, so we just brought eight through, so we skip around. Larry on the right. Right, here we go, women's first round. Natalia on the left, but don't look away. Anything can happen here, but it is a good start from her, but a bit of a hesitation, a bit of a falter. Her opponent is slower here and Natalia will slow things down. Not the fastest time ever, but it didn't really matter. Next race, Giulia Randi versus Carla Vidal-Martinez. Well, it's quick from both women. Carla was slightly ahead and she's keeping it together through the middle. Can Giulia pull something out the top? It's going to be really close this, but yes, Giulia Randi just gets away with it. Patricia Kujer coming out and on a broach. Wow, you can feel the tension suddenly rising, can't you, in the stadium? This is going to be a big one. Well, both go and it is explosive straight away, but Patricia is slightly ahead at the moment as we approach the top section. Who's going to take it? It is Patricia Kujer. Very nice. Patricia Kujer, she's fresh from the Olympics as well, up against Giulia Koch on the right. Well, it's a clean start. Patricia Kujer starts to pull her head down low. Giulia just not looking settled yet and Patricia should take this pretty easily and she does. Very smooth one from Patricia there. And this is for the women. They won't be knocked out at this stage. This is Giulia Randi. Well, it is a good start for both. And Natalia Kujer starting to pull her head through the middle now as she gets to the top. This is where she's quickest. That didn't skip and she finishes off with a 6.82 and moves forward. Well, Patricia Kujer on the left of your screen. She's up against it with Patricia Koly here. So, Patricia with a very quick start. Patricia hesitating on the right. She's got a lot of ground. She falls again. Patricia should take this and yes, that was messy from Patricia Koly. So, it'll be the small finals first. So, Giulia Randi versus Patricia Koly. Giulia Randi on the left of your screen. She's up against Patricia Koly. This is for the bronze medal of the European Championships. That's a big start for both. Patricia again with a mistake. Uncharacteristic from her, but she falls. Giulia Randi will take this bronze medal. She slips at the top as well. Final for the women now. Patricia Kujiak on the right versus Natalia Kluczka on the left. Well, it is good, but Patricia's came out maybe a little too aggressively. Natalia should win this if she can hold it together at the top. She does. Natalia Kluczka celebrates. Patricia will come down with that silver medal still. Well, that is the end of that. We'll wait for podiums and interviews, of course. So, Natalia, congratulations on your victory here tonight. Talk me through that race. How did it go for you? To be honest, this is my favorite run because I can share this run with my teammates. I think I was focused on my technique. I did it and I win. I'm very happy for that. Tell me a little bit about the wall here in Vilar because people say it's a very quick one, nice and grippy. Did you find that to be the case? To be honest, Vilar is my favorite place to compete because I would like this future to come. Vilar has a very amazing length and view. I think this is my place to win. Well, congratulations on that. What's next for you for the rest of the season? Now, I need a little bit of rest for my body and my mind, but I have competed in the University World Championships in, I guess, two weeks. This is for my future. Well, congratulations. Enjoy tonight. We'll see you soon. Thank you so much. Natalia with that big smile on her face. Gold for her. Team Poland take the 1-2. Giulia Randi coming up third with that bronze.