Russia sweeps medals of speed events in Ice Climbing World Cup

In the men's field, Spitsyn timed in a winning total of 16.95 seconds to beat Maxim Vlasov in 18.09 seconds despite Vlasov made the stunning second climb of 8.02 seconds. Placed third was another Russian Anton Nemov.

In the women's group, Belyaeva claimed the gold medal in 23.24 seconds, recovering from a first climb deficit to defeat compatriot Ekaterina Koschceeva by 0.30 seconds in two rounds. Russia's Maria Tolokonina won the bronze medal in 24.42 seconds.