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Iranian speed climber Alipour finishes 1st at World Games 2017

Iranian speed climber Reza Alipour Shenazandifard

Iranian speed climber Reza Alipour Shenazandifard has featured remarkable displays at the World Games 2017 in Poland, and been crowned as the champion of the high-status international event.

On Sunday, the Iranian sportsman, nicknamed “Vertical World's Fastest Man”, assessed his chances at the men’s lead competitions in the western Polish city of Wrocław, and clocked 5.58 seconds to finish first, the Islamic Republic of Iran Mountaineering and Sport Climbing Federation website reported.

Ukrainian climber Danyil Boldyrev had a false start, and claimed the second position of the chart.

Russia’s Stanislav Kokorin got the bronze medal of the division.

The World Games 2017 began in Wrocław, Poland, on July 21 and wrapped up on July 23.

The tournament was held in women’s lead, women’s bouldering, women’s speed, men’s lead, men’s bouldering and men’s speed sections.

Speed climbing is a race in its purest form. Two contestants face each other while moving up the ice in this disciple, and the faster climber wins.

Bouldering is a form of rock climbing that is performed without the use of ropes or harnesses. Most climbers, however, use climbing shoes to help secure footholds, chalk to keep their hands dry, and mats to prevent injuries from falls.

Lead climbing, on the other hand, emphasizes on strength and techniques. Climbers go up the ice alone and try to reach a specific end point within a given amount of time.

To practice the sport at the highest level of competition, it takes athletes with strategic insight, power, precision and full commitment.


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