glassgowkiss Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 I want to congratulate Drew Ruana for his second place in Youth Climbing World Championships. US climbers did really well, Kai Lightinger took Gold, and Drew is bringing Silver (Youth B category). Way to go!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
genepires Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 that is awesome. in addition to good ole nationalistic pride for 2 yanks standing on the top two spots of the podium, but we have more local boy pride for us! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olyclimber Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 Congrats Drew! Where was this one held? Â Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete_H Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 Badass! Congratulations Drew! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boadman Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 Awesome! Â Is his real name Rudolph Jr? I would probably call myself Drew, also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glassgowkiss Posted September 23, 2014 Author Share Posted September 23, 2014 Hahaha, yes Rudolph Jr. The comp was held in New Caledonia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olyclimber Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 Wow... New Caledonia has to be the farthest spot from anywhere for an international competition! How in the heck did the competition end up there? That said, looks like an awesome place to travel to and visit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete_H Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 I prefer Old Caledonia though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuMR Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 (edited) To be candid, a lot of Europe was not present. For example, Poland was a no-show and Germany sent no delegates. Still the Austrians, Japanese, Koreans, Russians, Swiss, and British, among others, were there in force are monsters... Â This is the best that the US has ever done. Â One other local point of pride is that 6 delegates of US Team are Vertical World members. Of the 3 medals brought home, 2 of them were VW, both silver (Sid took a silver in speed). We had 3 top ten finishes, and one top 15 finish. Â There is not one other team on the planet that has done this...ever. Â These boys and girls had just lost a coach 4 days before they departed and had to struggle with that while there. Â Â Edited September 29, 2014 by RuMR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete_H Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 That's terrific Rudy. You have any links to media articles or vid footage? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wfinley Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 Damn. Congrats to you and your son Rudy! Seems like it was just yesterday when we used to heckle you at the New. My how time flies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nekopunch Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 Congrats to Drew and the other members of Team Vertical World! Â Here's footage of Drew in the finals: Â Â Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuMR Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 Damn. Congrats to you and your son Rudy! Seems like it was just yesterday when we used to heckle you at the New. My how time flies. Â Thanks Billy! And to think all these years I was laughing at you clowns at the NRG. Guess it's perspective! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glassgowkiss Posted October 5, 2014 Author Share Posted October 5, 2014 That's terrific Rudy. You have any links to media articles or vid footage? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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