Mixed doubles on the rocks

One questionnaire, two climbing champions and three minutes’ time: we gave Angy Eiter (21) and David Lama (16) the same beginnings of sentences, left them no time to think – and compared what they had to say.

Climbing has taught me that ...

Angy Eiter: ... not everything in life is easy.

David Lama: ... I couldn’t live without it.

When I’m climbing a rock-face I feel ...

Angy Eiter: ... free and strong.

David Lama: ... great, as I only have to concentrate on climbing.

I like to climb best of all with ...

Angy Eiter: ... my boyfriend, in cool and challenging climbing areas.

David Lama: ... my friends.

From the ground, you can recognize me by the fact that ...

Angy Eiter: ... I move so slowly when I’m climbing.

David Lama: ???

My ambition is awakened when ...

Angy Eiter: ... I’m confronted by a great route that I want to master.

David Lama: ... I’m fired on by spectators.

The only thing better than climbing is ...

Angy Eiter: ... the love of my boyfriend and my family.

David Lama: Is there anything else except climbing?

To get really good at climbing, you have to ...

Angy Eiter: ... enjoy it, in order to stay motivated.

David Lama: ... like with anything, train hard and never lose your enjoyment in it.

I think that Angy Eiter ...

David Lama: ... is a great, strong climber.

I think that David Lama ...

Angy Eiter: ... can still make it big, because he’s very talented.

My next sporting goal is ...

Angy Eiter: ... to take part in the Olympic Games. My dream is an Olympic gold medal!

David Lama: ... the World Cup 07.