Back to News Monday night brought the second podium of the 2024 YETI National Championships, this time in the Lead discipline. It was a star-studded cast of finalists, including both of the 2023 Lead National Champions, Melina Costanza and Hugo Hoyer, plus two other members of the 2024 National Team and a handful of up-and-comers. Melina Costanza Wins Gold in Women’s Lead Women’s Lead Podium: Melina Costanza Analise Van Hoang Quinn Mason “That was the hardest route I have ever had in a Final. It took pretty much everything I had,” said Costanza. “I think my mindset was the biggest thing and it felt good to see the training has been paying off.” Cruz Padilla Wins Gold in Men’s Lead Men’s Lead Podium: Cruz Padilla Hugo Hoyer Sergey Lakhno “This is like a dream come true for me,” said Padilla. “The lights, the crowd… it was a very vibrant experience.” Full results from the 2024 YETI National Championships can be found here. You can rewatch the Semi-Final and Final rounds on Outside Watch. Follow @usaclimbing on social media for competition updates and behind-the-scenes action.