From Gripped Magazine · Aaron Pardy · · 50s
Jana Švecová Climbs V14 in Italy
Jana Švecová completes L’Oppio Dei Climbers V14 boulder in Italy after close call.
In brief
Jana Švecová completes L’Oppio Dei Climbers V14 boulder in Italy after close call. Jana Švecová successfully ascended L’Oppio Dei Climbers V14 in Val Daone, Italy, following a near-fall on the same day as Katie Lamb. Originally reported by Gripped Magazine.
Jana Švecová's recent climb
Jana Švecová announced her ascent of L’Oppio Dei Climbers V14 in Val Daone, Italy.
“Fought my way through another gem boulder, L’oppio dei climbers [V14]. This one was a rollercoaster of emotions”
Close call with Katie Lamb
Švecová came incredibly close to sending on the same day as Katie Lamb but fell on the very last hold.
“I just wanted to join the send train, but despite all of my effort, I was just too tired that day”
V14 boulder challenge
The V14 takes 20+ moves on steep terrain with repeats by top climbers like Stefano Ghisolfi and Adam Ondra.
“It is a very finicky boulder problem where physical and technical difficulties meet”
Jana Švecová's climbing record
Švecová has climbed three V15s, two first ascents, five V14s, and seven V13s in her career.
“She has been on a journey to become the first climber to repeat Ondra’s Terranova V16”
What to remember
Jana Švecová successfully ascended L’Oppio Dei Climbers V14 in Val Daone, Italy, following a near-fall on the same day as Katie Lamb.
