Summary: <a href="Petra%20Klingler%20Episode%20Art"></a> On being a third generation rock climber, Switzerland’s sports-based school system, and winning the 2016 IFSC boulder world cup…<br> **This episode is sponsored by <a href="http://ctclimbingpodcast.com/Jtree" target="_blank">Joshua Tree Skin Care</a>, <a href="http://ctclimbingpodcast.com/Powercompany" target="_blank">Power Company Climbing</a>, and <a href="http://ctclimbingpodcast.com/Gnarly" target="_blank">Gnarly Nutrition</a>. Support this podcast by entering “chalktalk” at checkout for up to 20% off you next order!**<br> Listen on the player at the top of the page or find us on <a title="itunes!" href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/chalk-talk-climbing-industry/id896012347?mt=2" target="_blank">itunes!</a><br> <br> Summary<br> Petra Klingler is a 24-year-old climber from Bonstetten, Switzerland. She began climbing as a child; influenced by her parents and grandparents who would take turns watching her and her brother while the others would embark on multi-pitches and alpine climbs. She has since grown to be one of the best female climbers in Europe. This year (2016), Petra secured a 1st place podium spot at the IFSC Bouldering Championships in Paris, France over Miho Nonaka (JPN) and the 2015 boulder world cup overall winner, Akiyo Noguchi (JPN).<br> Show Notes for episode with Petra Klingler:<br> <br> * Life after her goal of winning the IFSC Paris Championships (4:58)<br> * Her thoughts on the route setting at the Paris Championships (5:51)<br> * How she was able to work on her weaknesses and succeed this season (8:18)<br> * Her familial roots in climbing and how she got started (10:13)<br> * Her first IFSC World Cup experience (15:19)<br> * After competing for most of her life, how does she keep up the motivation (17:32)<br> * Where and how Petra trains for the IFSC World Cups (17:50)<br> * Where her motivations are for training inside and climbing outside (24:26)<br> * How it felt to achieve her goal of winning the Paris Championships (26:03)<br> * The flood of emotions she experienced after completing the final climb, and whether or not she knew she had won (28:13)<br> * Her studies in Sports and Economics and what she plans to do with her degree (32:48)<br> * How Switzerland’s school system is set up to support young athletes (34:06)<br> * Whether or not she will be pursuing a spot on the Olympic team in 2020 (38:04)<br> * Interviews and opportunities she has had since winning in Paris (40:03)<br> * What the next 6 months hold for Petra (41:55)<br> * Competing in ice climbing competitions (42:47)<br> <br> Related Links for Petra Klingler:<br> <br> * Petra Klingler’s website | <a href="http://ctclimbingpodcast.com/PetraKlinglerwebsite" target="_blank">www.petraklingler.ch</a><br> * Petra’s IFSC athlete page | <a href="http://ctclimbingpodcast.com/Petraifscpage" target="_blank">www.ifsc-climbing.org</a><br> <br> <br> * Joshua Tree Skin Care | <a href="http://ctclimbingpodcast.com/Jtree" target="_blank">www.JTreeLife.com</a> *[sponsored] (enter ‘chalktalk’ for 2o% discount)*<br> * Gnarly Nutrition | <a href="http://ctclimbingpodcast.com/Gnarly" target="_blank">www.GoGnarly.com</a> *[sponsored] (enter ‘chalktalk’ for 20% discount)*<br> * Power Company | <a href="http://ctclimbingpodcast.com/Powercompany">www.PowerCompanyClimbing.com</a> *[sponsored] (enter ‘chalktalk’ for 20% discount)*<br> <br> Related Chalk Talk Podcast Episodes for Petra Klingler:<br> <br> * <a href="http://ctclimbingpodcast.com/shauna-coxsey-leah-crane-ifsc-bmc-climbing/" target="_blank">Ep.58 w/ Shauna Coxsey and Leah Crane</a><br> * <a href="http://ctclimbingpodcast.com/sean-mccoll-american-ninja-warrior-ifsc-world-cup-climbing/" target="_blank">Ep.53 w/ Sean McColl, The Canadian Powerhouse</a><br> * <a href="http://ctclimbingpodcast."></a>
