Bend climber takes 1st in youth national bouldering; Earns spot on U.S. youth national team

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ)-- A Bend teen is climbing to new heights. Nathaniel Perullo from the Bend Endurance Academy just took first place in bouldering at the USA Climbing Youth Championships in Portland. His victory earned him a spot on the US youth national team and a trip to compete at the youth World Championships in Finland.

Nathaniel has trained with the Bend Endurance Academy for years. He says achieving this title is the result of nearly a decade of hard work. In all, 5 local athletes competed with Bend climbers earning top finishes across several disciplines. A big congratulations to all the athletes, especially Nathan, from all of us at KTVZ News.