PHOTOS: PsicoBloc Finals
August 8, 2016
Participants gathered at the Utah Olympic Park's freestyle pool to compete in the finals of 2016 Clif Bar Psicobloc masters series Friday evening, August 5, 2016. Sixteen men and 16 women paired up and faced off in a competition to determine which climbers are the best. (Photos by Tanzi Propst/Park Record)
Michaela Kiersch looks to find her footing at the beginning of her climb during the 2016 Clif Bar Psicobloc masters series finals at the Utah Olympic Park Friday, August 5, 2016. Kiersch advanced to the next round of climbing. (Tanzi Propst/Park Record)
Nina Williams and Sidney Trinidad climb during the 2016 Clif Bar Psicobloc masters series finals at the Utah Olympic Park Friday, August 5, 2016. Trinidad prevailed in the match-up, advancing to the next round in hopes of becoming the champion. (Tanzi Propst/Park Record)
Natalie Bärtschi, left, trails behind Sidney Trinidad during the 2016 Clif Bar Psicobloc masters series finals at the Utah Olympic Park Friday, August 5, 2016. (Tanzi Propst/Park Record)
Michaela Kiersch and Sidney Trinidad assume a starting position on the wall as they wait for the announcer to count down the start to their climb at the 2016 Clif Bar Psicobloc masters series finals at the Utah Olympic Park Friday, August 5, 2016. (Tanzi Propst/Park Record)
Michaela Kiersch laughs during an interview on the pool deck after becoming the champion of the 2016 Clif Bar Psicobloc masters series finals at the Utah Olympic Park Friday, August 5, 2016. Kiersch is from Chicago and has been climbing for 11 years. (Tanzi Propst/Park Record)
Spectators line the pool deck, balconies and viewing hill at the Utah Olympic Park during the 2016 Clif Bar Psicobloc masters series finals Friday, August 5, 2016. Attendees were offered refreshments during the event and were entertained with the climbers, a slack-liner and an appearance from the Flying Ace Allstars. (Tanzi Propst/Park Record)
Matty Hong falls from the wall during a match-up against Carlo Traversi during the 2016 Clif Bar Psicobloc masters series finals at the Utah Olympic Park Friday, August 5, 2016. Traversi advanced to the next round, but couldn't beat out Nathaniel Coleman. (Tanzi Propst/Park Record)
Park City local Nathaniel Coleman stands under a space heater on the pool deck and warms up his chalk-covered hands as he prepared for the final match-up of the evening during the 2016 Clif Bar Psicobloc masters series finals at the Utah Olympic Park Friday, August 5, 2016. (Tanzi Propst/Park Record)
Climbing shoes, a chalk bag and a handful of chalk lay on the pool deck at the Utah Olympic Park after the conclusion of the 2016 Clif Bar Psicobloc masters series finals Friday, August 5, 2016. Each participant was given a chalk belt during their climbs to help with their grip on the wall. (Tanzi Propst/Park Record)
From left, Matt Fultz and Nathaniel Coleman climb neck-and-neck during a round of the 2016 Clif Bar Psicobloc masters series finals at the Utah Olympic Park Friday, August 5, 2016. Coleman prevailed and advanced to the next round. (Tanzi Propst/Park Record)
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