With the first Olympic Qualifier Series competition in China just a week away, the Salt Lake City Boulder World Cup was a chance for athletes who hadn't yet competed this year to have a final tune-up. While for those few who have already qualified it was an opportunity to measure their progress as they aim to peak for the Olympic Games in August.
2024 is a massive year for competition climbing. We have the normal World Cup competitions, of course, but also the Paris Olympic Games, where climbing will be included for the first time in a format that makes sense.