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Iranian speed climber Alipour claims title at Asian Rock Climbing Competition

Wednesday, 20 September 2017 10:56 AM [ Last Update: Thursday, 21 September 2017 8:30 AM ]

Iranian speed climber Reza Alipour Shenazandifard

Iranian speed climber Reza Alipour Shenazandifard has been crowned as the champion of the 25th edition of the Asian Rock Climbing Competition.

The Iranian sportsman, nicknamed “Vertical World's Fastest Man”, featured remarkable displays in the men’s speed competitions at Mega Pars Complex in the Iranian capital city of Tehran, and clocked 5.62 seconds to stand on top of the podium, the Islamic Republic of Iran Mountaineering and Sport Climbing Federation website reported.

A Chinese climber claimed the second position of the chart. A representative from Indonesia got the bronze medal of the division.

In the women’s speed contests, an Indonesian climber struck the yellow metal. A contestant from China received the silver medal, and a competitor from Indonesia had to settle for the bronze.

The 25th edition of the Asian Rock Climbing Competition kicked off on September 18 and will run through September 21, 2017.

The tournament is being 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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