Having been on the IFSC circuit since 2003 when she competed in her first junior event, Akiyo has come to dominate the Bouldering World Cup, particularly in the past few years. She took the overall Boulder World Cup title in 2014 and has just repeated the achievement in 2015. She has also placed consistently well in Lead events and looks set to continue with this side of the circuit in 2015. While perhaps being perceived as one of the more competition-focused climbers on the circuit, Akiyo has also made a number of notable ascents on rock including 'Mind Control' (8c+/5.14c) at Oliana and the V12/8A+ 'Aguni' (pictured).
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