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sports1 month ago•46 min saved

Pogačar Smashes Alpe d’Huez Climb, Sets Tour de France Record

On Stage 19 of the Tour de France, Tadej Pogačar attacked with 12km to go on Alpe d’Huez, dropped the GC group, and clocked a 35:27 ascent (about 6.9 w/kg) to smash Marco Pantani’s long-standing climbing record by more than a minute. He also set a Strava KOM for the climb (32:26 at ~7 w/kg) as he won the stage and strengthened the yellow jersey, with Carapaz and Martinez among the chasers before being pulled back in the final kilometers.

via Outside Magazine|

#alpe-dhuez #climbing-record #pantani

sports7 months ago•2 min saved

Honnold Free-Solo Climb of Taipei 101 Streams Live on Netflix

American climber Alex Honnold completed a rope-free ascent of Taipei 101 (508m) in 1 hour 31 minutes, streamed live on Netflix, beating the tower's previous climbing record set by Alain Robert (four hours, with ropes); wind and heat were noted as concerns, and he was greeted at the top by his wife after the climb.

via BBC|

#alex-honnold #climbing-record #free-solo

world1 year ago•1 min saved

Sherpa Kami Rita Sets New Everest Summiting Record with 31st Ascent

Nepali Sherpa Kami Rita has set a new record by summiting Mount Everest for the 31st time, guiding a group of Indian army officials, and continues to be a symbol of Everest's enduring challenge. His record-breaking climb highlights the increasing popularity of Everest expeditions, raising concerns about overcrowding and environmental impact, with Nepal implementing new waste management rules this season.

via BBC|

#climbing-record #kami-rita #mount-everest

sports2 years ago•4 min saved

Pogačar's Dominance Continues: Record-breaking Climbs and Solo Victories

Tadej Pogačar dominated the brutal mountain stage at the Volta a Catalunya, securing the overall title and setting a new climbing record in his first climbing test of 2024. Despite cold, wind, and rain, he broke the peloton's back with a lethal acceleration, finishing 1:23 ahead of the nearest chasers. Pogačar's exuberant performance included a playful "pee-pee break" and hiding in the bushes, showcasing his exceptional form and setting a new climbing record on the iconic Catalan summit.

via Outside Magazine|

#climbing-record #cycling #sports