Watch Julia Chanourdie Climb Eagle-4 5.15b in France
In November, she became the third woman ever to climb the grade
French crusher Julia Chanourdie sent Eagle 4 5.15b at Saint Léger, France, last month, becoming the third woman to climb the grade. In 2017, Angela Eiter’ sent La Planta de Shiva 5.15b and earlier this year, Laura Rogora redpointed Ali Hulk Sit Start Extension Total 5.15b.
Chanourdie’s send is only the third of Eagle 4, the second was by Hugo Parmentier in spring. Earlier this year, she became the fourth woman to climb 5.15a with Supercrackinette at the same crag.
Chanourdie qualified for the Tokyo 2021 Olympic Games in 2019 and has won a number of competitions, including he bronze medal at The World Games 2017 in Wrocław, Poland.
Julia Chanourdie on 5.15b
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