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www.alexhercas.blogspot.com.es
Date of birth:
1998.05.28
Hometown:
Berga, Barcelona, Spain
Sponsors:
Mammut,
Tenaya,
Hobbies:
Stay with the friends, play football, go to the swimming pool etc...
Favourite athletes:
Chris Sharma, Adam Ondra, Domen Skofic, Ramon Julian, Sean McCall….
BIO
Hi! My name is Alex Hernandez I’m 17 years old (1998), I’m from Berga, Barcelona (Spain) and I also live there. I am studying a Medium grade cycle of mountain sports. And climbing is my passion.
Since I was a child I have gone to the mountains with my parents, this has made possible finding climbing more easily. At 10 years old I decided I wanted to climb and to train so I started training in a small panel in the garage of my house, later my father designed and built a boulder to be able to train better.
At 12 years old I entered the Catalan Climbing Team (CTEEC) and started to compete at Nationals. 2 years later I was selected for the Spanish Youth Climbing Team (PNTD) for the first time to compete at Europeans Youth Cup representing Spain.
Apart from the competition I also dedicated part of my time to climb at the rock, because of the environment, the nature, the outdoors, the peace and tranquillity that is mainly what made me love this sport. In this aspect I am lucky to live in Catalonia where I can enjoy a lot of magnificent climbing schools internationally recognized, and an exceptional weather that allows me to practice rock climbing throughout the year.
My favourite crags are in Catalonia, I am a privileged boy because I can enjoy climbing crags like Berga (where I live), Oliana, Margalef, Siurana, Bruixes and more beautiful places.
My dream is to continue enjoying this sport, also competing as long as possible, and at the highest level. And developing academically as athletically.
INTERVIEW
What are you looking for to accomplish?
Good question. So all I want is to be as happy as always, to spend the most time possible doing the sport that I love and progress on my hard goals. It’s simple.
What would be your greatest achievement?
My greatest achievement would be to climb the hardest grade of the world and win the cup and championship of lead climbing.
What kind of difficulties does your sport’s performance involve?
You must be mentally, technically and physically really strong. Because if one of those aspects fall, you would be an incomplete athlete. And if you are incomplete, it is impossible to progress in all issues.
What makes you feel satisfied when performing your sport?
When I progress or achieve a goal is when I feel more satisfied, because you see that the effort made had its reward.
Where do you practice your techniques when being alone?
When I am alone I think and rethink about my errors climbing on the rock or a competition and how to correct them to be a better athlete. Mainly I work my mental strength.
What do you do during your training which is key to your success?
The main key is the motivation and then you need to spend time training physically, perfecting your technique and caring your mind.
What are you most nervous about when competing?
After a lot of years competing you’re used to this “pressure”, now I have more mind control and I only feel nervous if I go out al the last position in the finals
Who would you say is your biggest fan and why?
I don`t have fans, I have people who support me in the good and in the bad moments.
What is the best piece of advice you have been ever given?
“Try and fail, but never stop trying” ;)
What are your future plans?
Keep on enjoying climbing around the world, with the people that are around me, and go on competing for Catalonia and Spain the most time possible.
What are your tips for those who begin now?
Never desist, because every effort has its rewards.
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