The first day of the 2009 Lead World Cup in Imst has been completed with the major contenders qualifying without trouble.

Some excellent routes created by the routesetting team led by Carles Brasco, Daniel Andrada and Andy Knabl created some good results for both the male and female category that were held in the flash-format.

With sixteen top-outs in the female category the challenge will be on in tomorrow mornings semi-final to qualify for the evening final. Current leader Natalija Gros (SLO) will be looking to extend her series lead.

The male category ended with fewer top-outs (12) will still  be a tense battle, with the world cup series currently tied between Adam Ondra (CZE) and Patxi Usobiaga Lakunza (ESP).

Full results can be found from the first qualification round on the results service.

The semi-final will start 22.08.09 at 10.00 (GMT+1). Live streaming is available from www.sporttime.tv