News Release
22 January 2012
Saas Fee, Switzerland - The 2012 UIAA Ice Climbing World Cup in Saas Fee, Switzerland concluded Saturday with a second World Cup victory for Angelika Rainer of Italy this year in the Lead discipline and a dramatic display of skill and strength by Russia's Maxim Tomilov in Men's Lead.
Rainers victory comes about a week after her win in Cheongsong, South Korea and is significant because the Italian athlete almost quit competitive climbing last year following an elbow injury and other disappointments.
Angelika Rainer (Italy) in Saas Fee
Tomilov, ranked 2nd overall in last years World Cup, was the winner in Men's Lead after he put on a stunning performance to cheers from the crowd. Tomilov was the only climber...
The European leg of the 2012 Ice Climbing World Cup organized by the UIAA (International Mountaineering and Climbing Federation) begins on 20 January 2012 in Saas Fee, Switzerland.
Angelika Rainer, fresh from a victory in the Lead discipline in South Korea, says shes always had a soft spot for Saas Fee where she won her first World Cup and first World Championship.
Angelika Rainer of Italy
Rainer said she has put behind her an elbow injury that plagued her last year and disappointments that made her think of quitting competitive ice climbing.
After a good start in Cheongsong, Im quite positive, said Rainer. A video interview with Rainer can be found here.
On hand will be ice climbing superstars such as...
