The 2015 Bouldering World Cup

The five-stage Bouldering World Cup took place in Toronto, Vail, Congquing, Haiyang and Munich. For the overall men’s results, Jongwon Chon finished the year in first, German climber Jan Hojer in second and Czech climber Adam Ondra in third. Canadians Sean McColl finished the year in eighth, Jason Holowach in 27th and Andre DeFelice in 40th. For the women, Japanese climber Akiyo Noguchi finished in first overall, Shauna Coxsey in second and Japan’s Miho Nonaka in third. Canadians Stacey Weldon finished in 25th overall and Thomasina Pidgeon in 62nd overall. A Canadian highlight of the year was when McColl and Holowach both advancing to the finals in Vail, it was the first time two Canadians both competed in a finals. Another highlight was McColl’s win in Haiyang.