# French Climber Wins Gold in USA

> Oriane Bertone claims third gold at World Climbing Series with 84.6 points.
- Title: French Climber Wins Gold in USA · Gripped Magazine | Shortify
- Summary: Oriane Bertone claims third gold at World Climbing Series with 84.6 points. French climber Oriane Bertone wins World Climbing Series gold after topping all…
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- Source: Gripped Magazine — https://gripped.com/news/french-climber-oriane-bertone-wins-gold-in-usa
- Author: gripped
- Published: 2026-10-19T11:28:31+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: oriane bertone, world climbing series, boulder, gold medal, french climber, 2026 season
## Oriane Bertone wins gold
France’s Oriane Bertone won her third gold medal at World Climbing Series level after topping all four boulders in the women’s final.
## Bertone leads with 84.6 points
Bertone matched Erin McNeice’s two flashes and a flash to zone, added her top on the first boulder, and finished with 84.6 points.
## McNeice sets benchmark
Great Britain’s Erin McNeice set the benchmark at 69.7 points with two flashes and a flash to zone across the final three boulders.
## Bertone’s confidence
Bertone said she didn’t know if she could top the fourth boulder but knew it was her style if she climbed well.
## Podium finishers
Japan’s Mao Nakamura won silver with 69.6 points, while Australia’s Oce Mackenzie finished fourth with 54.8 points.
## Key takeaway

French climber Oriane Bertone wins World Climbing Series gold after topping all four boulders in final.