From Gripped Magazine · Aaron Pardy · · 50s
Mei Kotake Sends First V15
Japanese climber Mei Kotake completes her first V15 boulder after weeks of setbacks.
In brief
Japanese climber Mei Kotake completes her first V15 boulder after weeks of setbacks. Mei Kotake, a Japanese climber, sent her first V15 boulder (P.I.G.) after overcoming finger injuries and the Asian Games. Originally reported by Gripped Magazine.
Mei Kotake Sends First V15
Japanese climber Mei Kotake sent P.I.G. V15, her first of the grade, in Switzerland.
“I can’t believe everything that’s happened this past week. This is my first time sending this grade, and I think it’s the hardest boulder I’ve ever done.”
Kotake Overcomes Setbacks
After finger injuries, the Asian Games, and training, Kotake felt ready to climb at 29.
“After so many setbacks with my finger injury, training, the Asian Games, and these sends, I finally feel like I’m becoming the climber I want to be at 29.”
P.I.G. V15 Details
Ghisolfi established P.I.G. V15 in July 2024; it takes V11 moves connecting Quiet Storm and Rosa Maialino V11.
Quiet Storm V14
Quiet Storm V14 was recently established by Francesco Berardino and repeated by top climbers including Coxsey.
Kotake's Recent Successes
Kotake earned bronze at the 2024 Lead World Cup in Chamonix and gold in Briançon.
What it means
Mei Kotake, a Japanese climber, sent her first V15 boulder (P.I.G.) after overcoming finger injuries and the Asian Games.
