Biography
Italy’s Francesco Berardino is known for his technical precision and cool-under-pressure style. His climbing blends patience with power, shaped by years on the Swiss granite and European limestone that have defined his progression.
Accomplishments
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Bouldered up to 8C+ grade outdoors.
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Multiple hard ascents in Switzerland, including some of the hardest problems in his age-group in Europe.
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Second ascent of “Return of the Dreamtime” (8C+) at Cresciano.
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Repeated several V16/8C+ boulders: Celestite (V16) and REM (V16) in Switzerland over two weeks
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Off the Wagon (V16) at age 19