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VIDEO: Ryuichi Murai Sends Three V15’s In A Month

In one month, Japanese climber Ryuichi Murai sent three V15’s—including Hydrangea—seven V14’s, five V13’s, three V12’s, and one V11.

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In one month, Japanese climber Ryuichi Murai sent three V15’s—including Hydrangea—seven
V14’s, five V13’s, three V12’s, and one V11. On top of that, he’s studying to be an engineer. With his time split, he’s able to climb outside only
one day per week.

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