Canadians Head to Last World Cup of the Year

The busy World Cup season has finally reached its grand finale after months of exciting competitions. The only Canadians competing in Inzai, Japan, this weekend are Sean McColl and Alannah Yip.

McColl, who withdrew from finals in Xiamen due to possible injury, has also consistently found a spot in the top eight at each event and has a chance to claim a spot on the overall podium.

Not only is this the final chance for athletes to work their way up the season’s overall rankings, but it is also the last opportunity to earn an invitation to the IFSC Combined Olympic Qualifier in Toulouse this November.

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For the men, the overall season champion has already been determined. After another win in Xiamen, Adam Ondra has secured his spot on the final podium, however, he is not planning on attending the competition in Japan, instead choosing the rest and prepare for Toulouse.

Korea’s Chaehyun Seo, 15, seems to have come out of nowhere to completely overtake the competition and win a total of four gold medals and one silver so far this season. As the athlete with the most wins in the women’s division, her hold on the coveted lead season champion title is undisputed. For a list of starters visit here.

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Wow? I topped all the routes and made my 4th win of 2019 season? I’m so happy that I can be on the podium with my teammate @allezjain ❤️ Thank you for cheering me? 네번째 월드컵 모든 루트 완등으로 우승을 했습니다? @allezjain 언니와 함께 포디움에 서서 더 의미깊고 행복했습니다? 다음 대회도 다같이 잘해봅시다아? @blackdiamondkr @blackdiamond @thenorthface_kr @umhonggil_humanfoundation @allthatsports.official #worldcup #climbing #lead #? #Korea #??

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