Indonesia's Desak Made Wins Women's Speed Gold at World Climbing Series Chamonix

Indonesia's Desak Made Rita Kusuma Dewi has secured a second consecutive gold medal, this time at the World Climbing Series in Chamonix, France. Her dominant performance in the women's speed event adds to her recent triumph at the Krakow series, showcasing her exceptional skill on the climbing wall.

"I'm very happy. Tonight I put on my best performance and really enjoyed the competition. I'm happy to dedicate this gold medal to my country and my team," Desak stated after her victory, as reported by the official World Climbing website.

In the final, Desak clocked an impressive 6.22 seconds, comfortably defeating Italy's Giulia Randi, who finished in 6.51 seconds. The bronze medal went to France's Capucine Viglione. Both Randi and Viglione achieved their first podium finishes in the World Climbing Series.

Desak's path to gold was not without challenges. The competition saw early exits from top climbers, including the world record holder from the United States, Emma Hunt, who was eliminated in the quarterfinals by Randi. Despite these upsets, Desak maintained a consistent performance throughout the knockout rounds.

Her gold medal was a highlight of Indonesia's successful outing in Chamonix. Overall, the Indonesian team collected three medals in the speed events, including two golds, underscoring their growing prowess in the sport.

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I'm very happy. Tonight I put on my best performance and really enjoyed the competition. I'm happy to dedicate this gold medal to my country and my team.