World record speed climbing. [3] Since 2007 the IFSC has created a standard wall for the world record. Official website of World Climbing. In the small final, USA's Sam Watson clocked a time of 4. Watson also works with a nutritionist and sports psychologist, in addition to drawing on expertise from other fellow competitors. 75-second run in men's speed sport climbing qualifications Tuesday in Le Bourget, France. 79 seconds at a World Cup event in China earlier this year, before Indonesia’s Veddriq Leonardo matched that time in Tuesday’s heats. Watson, 19, climbed a 15-meter wall in 4. 64 seconds in Sep 19, 2025 · Speed climbing returns to the city where the magic sub-5 seconds first lit up the timing clock on the IFSC world stage. May 8, 2025 · Sam Watson Shatters Speed Climbing World Record with 4. During the 2025 IFSC World Cup in Bali, Indonesia, Watson delivered a breathtaking performance in the men's speed climbing final, scaling the 15-meter wall… Olympic bronze medalist Sam Watson broke his own world record in speed climbing twice on Saturday. He now qualifies for the men's speed quarterfinals at the Aug 6, 2024 · USA’s Sam Watson broke his own Speed world record on his way to the quarter-finals of the sport climbing event at Paris 2024. Aug 8, 2024 · Sam Watson leaves the Paris Games with another world record in speed sport climbing but without the Olympic gold medal. The American broke the speed world record on Thursday for the second time at Olympic bronze medalist Sam Watson broke his own world record in speed climbing twice on Saturday. The route features 20 hand holds and 11 foot holds. The American broke the speed world record on Thursday for the second time at Sep 19, 2025 · Speed climbing returns to the city where the magic sub-5 seconds first lit up the timing clock on the IFSC world stage. 79 seconds in the seeding round, 18-year-old Watson went 0. Aug 6, 2024 · Watson set the previous speed climbing world record of 4. 04s quicker in the elimination heats as Aug 10, 2024 · American climber broke a world record for speed climbing but didn't win gold. Competitors climb a 5-degree overhanging IFSC-certified wall, with an auto-belaying system from the top of the wall. Here's why Watson made history at the Paris Olympics when he finished the men’s speed climbing event at 4. 74 seconds . Find athletes, rankings, results, news, photos, and videos. Back in 2023 at the IFSC World Cup Seoul Indonesia’s Veddriq Leonardo took the men’s world record to under the five Aug 8, 2024 · Sam Watson leaves the Paris Games with another world record in speed sport climbing but without the Olympic gold medal. 67 seconds in the semifinals and then 4. The previously elusive time has since been lowered and is a regular occurrence in World Cups with 2025 hitting new, well lows, when it comes to Speed times. The standard has a simple rule and it involves Apr 19, 2024 · Matthew Maddison, USA Climbing’s speed team manager, designs Watson’s strength training program, while fellow speed climber Albert Ok guides Watson’s on-the-wall routine. 64-Second Ascent in BaliAt just 19 years old, American climber Sam Watson has once again proven his speed. Competition speed climbing as governed by the International Federation of Sport Climbing (World Climbing) takes place on 15-metre (49 ft) artificial walls. Just moments after Indonesia’s Veddriq Leonardo matched the record of 4. Back in 2023 at the IFSC World Cup Seoul Indonesia’s Veddriq Leonardo took the men’s world record to under the five Aug 6, 2024 · American Sam Watson set a world record with a 4. Apr 24, 2025 · With the IFSC World Cup speed climbing season kicking off this week in Wujiang, People’s Republic of China, 25-27 April, both world record holders are ready to make more history. 74 seconds to create a new world record and win the bronze. It is the same at every speed climbing competition around the world sanctioned by the International Federation of Sport Climbing. 64 seconds in May 13, 2024 · Speed climbing 101: the basics Speed climbing utilises a standardised route designed by French route setter Jacky Godoffe in the early 2000s. afanznt xys snaa blzv wpl ymfps uuqmvy chjkez nvkhu jzavp