Remo Schläpfer
Remo Schläpfer

Alexander Megos climbs Monkey Wedding (8c) in 30 minutes

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Recently, we reported on Charles Albert, who barefooted the 8c boulder Monkey Wedding. An incredible achievement. Stored differently, however, just as incomprehensibly crass: Alexander Megos cut off Monkey Wedding on his first day in the Rocklands in just 30 minutes.

His comment: “What ?! That went faster then expecting! First day here in Rocklands and already sent "Monkey Wedding". Did try it 3 years ago for half a day but thought I was too weak. This trip it didn't feel very hard at all! Totally suites my style I guess. Super excited for more! ”And we will certainly hear more from the German Powerhouse. He's damn fit, as he proved a few weeks ago while climbing a route.

Here is an excerpt from his last visits

Alex Megos climbs Jungle Boogie in Ceüse

Alex Megos manages first ascent of Clash of Titans (9a +)

Again 9a onsight climbed

Credits: Picture Natacha Hunt

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