IFSC CLIMBING WORLD CUP KRAKÓW 2025: WHAT THE ATHLETES SAID

The IFSC Climbing World Cup in Kraków, Poland hosted competitors from around the world at this year’s fourth Speed World Cup competition. Here’s what some of the top-performing athletes had to say following each round.

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Sam Watson of the USA:

“I feel really lucky to be in Poland, it’s a really cool place and it’s my first time in the country.”

“The venue looks amazing. The city of Krakow, walking around, it’s such a cool, old town, and this venue – the square, the backdrop, it all looks amazing.”

Natalia Kalucka of Poland

“To be honest I’m a little bit nervous because I want to showcase my level to my home crowd. But I think I am ready because I’ve got a lot of experience in climbing now.”

“I think it will be crazy. I think the crowd is quite specific in Poland, but quite friendly. I think they will give a bit more support to the Polish athletes so it will be a good motivation for us Polish climbers.”

“My main goal is to focus on my personal performance. The first part of the season was a little hard for me as I feel I did quite a few little mistakes, so I want to only show the best of me during the competition.”

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