Nicolai Uznik fights for the final dream at the home world cup in Innsbruck!

Nicolai Uznik fights for the final dream at the home world cup in Innsbruck!

In Innsbruck, the Boulder Home World Cup recently took place, in which the Austrian athlete Nicolai Uznik qualified for the final. On June 26, 2025, the 24-year-old achieved eighth place in an exciting competition, scoring a total of 19.3 points by collecting points on two out of four bouldering. The victory went to Toby Roberts from Great Britain with 69.8 points, followed by Sorato Anraku from Japan with 69.6 points. The competition conditions were challenging due to the rain, which meant that the input of the athletes was laid to ensure optimal circumstances. vienna.at reported by uzniks approach.

uznik had qualified in the semi -finals as the 13th with the start number 11. He performed strongly and achieved the upper point at the first of four bouldering problems, but could not secure it. In the remaining three boulders, however, he collected all four zones and scored a total of 39.8 points. While he was waiting for the results, Uznik was nervous and initially had doubts as to whether his points would be enough. A physio session with Matthias Kapl helped him to distract himself while his brother Timo informed him about the live results. When it became clear that the Chinese Yufei Pan could not top the last boulder, Uznik was overjoyed to move into the final. Climbing World Cup Lifts the close competition in bouldering out.

disappointed Uznik after the final

After the final, Uznik expressed dissatisfaction with his performance and would have expected more. It was his fourth World Cup final, but he had not yet reached a podium. Despite the disappointment, he emphasized that he had given everything and was looking forward to the atmosphere in the final. Jakob Schubert, the Olympic ABRONCEDELLEMANTER, was not there because he recovered from an injury in the right index finger. In the challenging competition, Uznik and his family, who supported him, remained optimistic and confident. climbing world cup Innsbruck describes Innsbruck as a hotspot for climbing enthusiasts, which makes the event even more remarkable.

look into the future

The climbing world returns to Innsbruck-Tirol this year, where over 500 athletes: from June 23 to 29, 2025 are expected. In addition to the Bouldering World Cup, the Paraclimbing and Lead World Cup events are also planned. In this unique atmosphere, surrounded by a breathtaking mountain backdrop, athletes will demonstrate their skills while fighting for the coveted podium places.