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16 year old Simone Riva sends Francesca 8a+

On Wednesday 30 June sixteen-year-old Simone Rive sent Francesca 8a+ at Mandello, N. Italy.
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On Wednesday 30 June sixteen-year-old Simone Rive sent Francesca at Mandello, N. Italy. Rive spent 3 months working the 30 move, 8a+ route, before sending it on one of the hottest days this summer!

Simone Riva, Xena, 7a+, Grotta di Mandello, LC
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Photo: Simone Riva warming up on "Xena", 7a+ - Grotta di Mandello, LC


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