Mélanie Sandoz

DOB : 6th February 1987
Height : 1m70
Weight : 55kg
Club : Massy
Hometown : Evry
Member of the French team (starting with the youth team) since 2005, bouldering since 2008

Trophy cupboard :
11th in the overall 2011 World cup rankings
7th at the Munich stage of the 2011 World cup
French vice-champion 2010 and 2011

Your strong points : physical condition, strength
Your weak points : mental attitude, technique
Your training haunts : Antrebloc and Fontainebleau
Your favourite spot : Bleau
Your soft spot : ...
Your favourite phrase : Nobody told him it was impossible, so he went and did it !
Your prep routine :...
Describe yourself in 3 words : 'fighting spirit', mysterious, sensitive

Mélanie didn't seem predestined to climb. However at 11, she went along with a schoolmate and was hooked. It was 'love at first sight' and the young Mélanie signed up in a club. She was so enthusiastic, she even managed to infect her Mum who signed up too ! Today Mélanie is a climber in full bloom. Three years ago, she was shy and unsure of herself, to the point that you would hardly notice her at the bouldering contests ! But in barely two years she has turned into a formidable competitor. French Vice-champion in 2010 and 2011, she has remarkable physical qualities that have earned her a place in the French team. She's hoping to be a 'frequent flyer' in the World Cup finals, with her trademark smile !