From Gripped Magazine · Aaron Pardy · · 1m
Italian climber sends two 5.14d routes in one night
18-year-old Italian climber sends two 5.14d routes in one night.
In brief
18-year-old Italian climber sends two 5.14d routes in one night. Gianluca Vighetti, 18, sent Never Give Up 5.14d/5.15a and Incompleto 5.14d in one night after European Youth Champs. Originally reported by Gripped Magazine.
Gianluca Vighetti
Gianluca Vighetti, an 18-year-old climber, sent two routes in one night after European Youth Champs.
Never Give Up 5.14d/5.15a
Vighetti made the first ascent of Never Give Up 5.14d/5.15a (9a/+) and Incompleto 5.14d (9a).
European Youth Champs
Vighetti competed in European Youth Champs in Germany and traveled 13 hours before attempting routes.
TCT route
Vighetti sent TCT 5.14d, a variant of his first route, adding a V11 boulder to the original line.
Adam Ondra routes
Vighetti suggested downgrades of Adam Ondra’s routes, including Niobe 5.14b/c in Arco.
Deep Spot route
Vighetti climbed Deep Spot 5.14d/5.15a in Savoie, France in five goes.
At a glance
Gianluca Vighetti, 18, sent Never Give Up 5.14d/5.15a and Incompleto 5.14d in one night after European Youth Champs.
