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Alannah Yip and Sean McColl are 2016 Canadian Champions

The 2016 Canadian Open Boulder Nationals have took place in Vancouver on Feb. 27 and 28.

Every climber gave their best effort this weekend. Defending champions, Sean McColl and Elise Sethna, were at the top of their game for Semis and Finals. Pete Woods entertained and informed as MC. Ayo Sopeju and Celeste Wall provided excellent commentary for the live feed.

The Finals problems were steep, technical and centred around volumes positioned to demand solutions with awkward movements. Everyone had to work hard for any progression. From Allison Vest and Alannah Yip to Eric Sethna and Sean McColl, no one was cruising the final four problems.

In the end, American Alex Fritz and Vancouver-based Alannah Yip won overall, but as Fritz is American, second place McColl is the Canadian champion.

Photos and comp highlights to come, Finals results below.

Male / Female Canadian Results

1. Sean McColl / Alannah Yip
2. Elan Jonas-McRae / Alyssa Weber
3. Jason Holowach / Stacey Weldon
4. Nathan Smith / Emily Ziffer
5. Eric Sethna / Pia Graham
6. Kyle Murdoch / Allison Vest
7. — / Elise Sethna

Male / Female Overall Results

1. Alex Fritz (USA) / Alannah Yip
2. Sean McColl / Sidney Trinidad (USA)
3. Elan Jonas-McRae / Alyssa Weber
4. Jason Holowach / Stacey Weldon
5. Nathan Smith / Emily Ziffer
6. Eric Sethna / Pia Graham
7. Kyle Murdoch / Allison Vest
8. — / Elise Sethna

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