Rutherglen Reformer

Camby climber’s best in Scotland

- Murray Spooner

A Cambuslang climber became a Scottish youth champion at the weekend.

Caitlin Connor, 14, was the fastest of 15 competitor­s at the Internatio­nal Climbing Arena near Edinburgh where she claimed the Scottish Speed Climbing Championsh­ip crown.

The Stonelaw High School pupil, who hopes to reach the world youth championsh­ips set to take place in Europe next year, raced to the top of the walls at Ratho to add the title to her long list of climbing accolades.

Her dad Mick was delighted with Caitlin’s progress in the sport.

He said:“The Scottish Youth Championsh­ips are only once a year and Caitlin was competing in two of the three events, lead and speed. She came seventh out of 15 in the lead part but was over the moon to win the speed competitio­n.

“To be named Scottish champion is fantastic.

“She is an all rounder who climbs inside, outside and on ice and she’ll be at the GB championsh­ips in October at Sheffield.”

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Champion Caitlin Connor

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