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Schalck's Revenge and Ondra's Farewell: Boulder Finals Day at Štvanice Island
Mejdi Schalck topped all four boulders to claim Prague's men's title over Sorato Anraku, ending the Japanese climber's winning streak in a final that carried extra weight — Adam Ondra competed in his last-ever boulder event and missed the top eight in front of a Czech home crowd. Today: Camilla Moroni enters the women's final chasing a perfect run.
Lead Terrain in Central Europe: Prague as a Gateway to Sport Climbing
The World Climbing Series Prague stages lead and boulder this week at Štvanice Island. This guide covers what competitive lead climbers do after the competition ends: the drive south to the Frankenjura limestone, Arco's crags above Lake Garda, and Innsbruck — the next WCS stop.
Lead Day at Štvanice: Prague's World Climbing Series Opens Its Second Discipline
The World Climbing Series Prague runs its lead qualification today at the Štvanice Stadium — the discipline's first WCS qualification of the 2026 season, with Adam Ondra on the start list in front of a home crowd.