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Cocoricoooo! Thirteen French climbers qualified for the finals of the 2024 European Youth Bouldering Championships in Troyes! After an exhilarating semi-final, they will have the opportunity to defend the colors of France during the finals, scheduled for today. The events will be broadcast live on YouTube, allowing everyone to follow our young talents in action.
Four U16s in the final!
Among the youngest, Evan Lemagnerreigning French champion, was able to impose his style by finishing in the lead with four successful blocks. He will be joined in the final by Noé Shankland et Mathis Duteurtrerespectively 5th and 7th after a great battle on the wall.
On the female side, Lou Auclair takes 2nd place and will also be there this afternoon at 3 p.m. to try to win the European title.
French domination in the U18s
Among the U18s, the French Julia Kuhl shone by being the only climber to complete four blocks during the semi-final. Louise Puech Yazid joins her after a solid 5th place.
It’s a big success for the boys as our three French competitors all qualify for the finals! Samuel Richard et Camille Claude stood out with two blocks each, while Lilian Bonniot completes the trio by taking the last qualifying place for the finals.
© Gaël Bouquet des Chaux
The U20s are not left out
In the U20 category, Kito Martinirecent senior French champion, won a deserved 2nd place thanks to his three tops and four zones. His compatriot Thomas Lemagner will also be in the final, ready to defend their chances.
Among girls, Lily Abriatrecently crowned world champion in her category, is aiming for a new title after a good 3rd place in the semi-final, while Louna Deshayes also joined the final with a solid 6th place.
Follow the finals live!
The finals of each category can be followed live on the IFSC YouTube channel (and without the need for a VPN!). Here are the lives of the finals of the U16, U18 & U20 bouldering event.
U16 block final (3:00 p.m.)
Finale bloc U18 (17h00) & U20 (18h30)
The program
Friday September 27
9h00 : qualification vitesse U16
11h00 : qualification vitesse U18
13h00 : qualification vitesse U20
3:00 p.m.: U16 block finals
5:00 p.m.: U18 block finals
6:30 p.m.: U20 block finals
Saturday September 28
8:00 a.m.: qualification difficulty U16 and U18 boys & U16 girls
2:00 p.m.: qualification difficulty U18 girls & U20 boys and girls
7:30 p.m.: U16 speed finals
8:15 p.m.: U18 speed finals
9:00 p.m.: U20 speed finals
Sunday September 29
8:00 a.m.: difficulty semi-finals U16 boys & U18 boys and girls
10:30 a.m.: difficulty semi-finals U16 girls & U20 boys and girls
3:00 p.m.: U16, U18 & U20 boys difficulty finals
4:00 p.m.: U16, 18 & U20 girls difficulty finals
To find out everything about the competition:
2024 European Youth Championship in Troyes: all the information!
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