glassgowkiss Posted September 22, 2014 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
genepires Posted September 22, 2014 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
olyclimber Posted September 22, 2014 Posted September 22, 2014 Congrats Drew! Where was this one held? Â Quote
boadman Posted September 22, 2014 Posted September 22, 2014 Awesome! Â Is his real name Rudolph Jr? I would probably call myself Drew, also. Quote
glassgowkiss Posted September 23, 2014 Author Posted September 23, 2014 Hahaha, yes Rudolph Jr. The comp was held in New Caledonia. Quote
olyclimber Posted September 23, 2014 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
RuMR Posted September 29, 2014 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
Pete_H Posted September 30, 2014 Posted September 30, 2014 That's terrific Rudy. You have any links to media articles or vid footage? Quote
wfinley Posted October 1, 2014 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
nekopunch Posted October 1, 2014 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
RuMR Posted October 1, 2014 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
glassgowkiss Posted October 5, 2014 Author Posted October 5, 2014 That's terrific Rudy. You have any links to media articles or vid footage? Quote
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