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Natalie Berry Wins 2007 European Youth Series

TUESDAY, 27 NOVEMBER 2007

Natalie Berry, 15, won in the Youth A Female category of the 2007 European Youth Series which culminated at a two-day event at Kranj, Slovenia.

Berry’s win at the Krenj made her get the third highest spot in the European Youth Series. She qualified for the finals after finishing her qualifying rounds at 14th place. Climbers had to climb two qualifying routes. During the final route, Berry was four holds from the top. The final route would have been about 7c+/8a, which is the standard route for the girls.

Berry, who is a Glasgow native from Scotland, was one of the youngest climbers in the competition at Krenj.

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