🔥 ¡Increíble! Poland’s queen of speed climbing, Olympic gold medalist Aleksandra Miroslaw, stunned fans at the IFSC Climbing World Championships in Seoul. She blazed up the 15-meter wall in just 6.03 seconds, shattering her own world record and securing her third world title! 🙌
Last year during the Olympic qualifiers, Miroslaw set the bar at 6.06 seconds. This time around, she dialed up the intensity in a rematch of the 2024 Paris final against the Chinese mainland’s Deng Lijuan.
Despite battling recent injuries, Deng powered through with a season-best 6.22 seconds to take silver—her first-ever medal at a World Championships. Talk about resilience! 💪
“This one is special. After the Olympics, the next year is tough for every athlete who took part, so I’m happy for this one. I think my hard work has paid off,” said the 31-year-old Miroslaw, flashing a champion’s grin.
The Chinese mainland squad also showed serious depth, with all six athletes reaching the quarterfinals. Rising star Zhou Yafei grabbed bronze by edging out home favorite Jeong Ji-min of South Korea in 6.34 seconds. 🎉
With record-breaking runs, fierce rivalries, and next-level determination, this speed climbing showdown had it all. What’s next for Miroslaw and the rest of the pack? Stay tuned—this sport is only getting wilder! 🤩
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Miroslaw breaks own world record to claim speed climbing world title
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