Sean McColl Makes Lead Semis in Villars

Sean McColl has advanced to semi-finals at the Villars Lead World Cup. Fellow Canadian, Alannah Yip, finished in 31st and did not advance. The top 26 from qualifiers advance to semis.

Alex Megos and Jacob Schubert topped both routes in great style and Japan had six men in the top 18. For the women, Janja Garnbret was the only one to top both routes and non-lead specialists Shauna Coxsey and Petra Klingler also advanced.

In 2016, McColl won gold at Villars and finished 29th in speed. This year, McColl finished 47th in speed and Yip finished in 28th. Watch semis below and full results here.

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The 1st World Cup competition lead route of the season is ALWAYS stressful. ? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I had a great one this morning to start my season ?, and got to enjoy myself a bit more on the second route which included this spicy dyno ? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Be sure to check out the live stream; (link in bio) it starts at 10am tomorrow morning! (1am Pacific). I’ll be going out 20th! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ? by: @alannah_yip ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ @adidasterrex | @scarpana | @joerockheads | @verticalartclimbing | @flashedclimbing | @perfect_descent #verticalart #climbing #train #canada #instagood #picoftheday #photooftheday #athlete #igers #amazing #sports #fitspo #gymlife #power #fitfam #adventure #fitness #work #workhard #workout #strength #challenge #follow #ninja #gym #fun

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Villars Lead Semis