Describe the speed route (angle, length, movement type, panel type).
Taylor: “It was a 50 foot wall that was slightly textured and perfectly straight. The climb was about 5.9 and was a combination of dynamic two handed jumps, and hand foot matching ladder like style.”

Who did you go against in the final round?
Taylor: “Francesca Metcalf, from the USA.”

Which round/against whom was your closest contest throughout the event?
Taylor: “The Semi-final round when I raced a girl from Russia. I was in 12th and she was in 5th.”

Did you make any mistakes at any point throughout the event?
Taylor: “Yes, especially in qualifiers. I thought I could jump to the buzzer from a lower hold than I could, and had to catch myself when I missed so I wouldn’t fall off the wall, I lost a lot of time there.”

In which round was your fastest time/what was your time?
Taylor: “My fasted route was the first route at finals. My time was 10.7 seconds.”

Do you remember what was going through your mind during your final run?
Taylor: “I was kinda shocked that I was in the race for first because I had surpassed my goal by so much, I was also just focused on the climb and not the other person.”

How will this accomplishment change your view of yourself as a person and a climber?
Taylor: “It makes me believe that I can accomplish my goals, no matter how difficult they may seem.”

How has this accomplishment influenced your motivation and relationship with climbing?
Taylor: “It makes me feel more motivated and just makes me want to climb more.”

Are you aware of the fact that you have become one of only a dozen Americans (including adults) ever to have won an international climbing event?
Taylor: “I actually didnt know until you told me on the phone. I was really surprised and it’s hard to imagine that it’s actually true.”

Does your recent performance change how you see yourself in a leadership position on your team and as a role model for your teammates?
Taylor: “No, can’t imagine myself as a role model because I try just as hard as the next committed youth climber, we all give 100%.”

Was this recent trip to Australia your longest air travel?
Taylor: “yes, 15 hours!”

Which foreign countries have you visited?
Taylor: “Ecudaor and Mexico.”

How old were you when you got your passport?
Taylor: “13”

Which country would you most like to visit?
Taylor: “France and Italy.”

Do you speak/study any foreign languages?
Taylor: “Spanish”