Alex Puccio bouldered Wheel of Fortune (8b) after injury

The American is back in business and announces the inspection of the 8b boulder Wheel of Fortune in Clear Creek Canyon.

Alex Puccio is one of the strongest athletes in bouldering. Almost 200 boulders in the eighth degree of French, World Cup podium places and over thirty 8b boulders make it difficult for their fellow competitors to keep up with their achievements.

Almost as often as she climbs hard, she is also injured. So also in the recent past. In July 2019 had to Alex Puccio once more under the knife, the reason was the cruciate ligaments and their meniscus.

Alex shortly before the surgery in July 2019

But shortly after the operation, Alex started training again and now announces her first heavy ascent since the injury break. A few days ago (Valentine's Day), she got an inspection of the 8b boulder Wheel of Fortune im Clear Creek Canyon, Colorado.

“Yeah, on Valentine's Day we hit the rock and I was able to climb the Boulder Wheel of Fortune. It was a bit cold, but the motivation to climb outside was great. "

Alex Puccio on the Wheel of Fortune Walk

Video: Isabelle Faus walking Wheel of Fortune

A video from Alex Puccio 's There is unfortunately no inspection. Her compatriot will help Isabelle Faus.

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