The idea of speed climbing at the GoPro Mountain Games has been on the mind of USA Climbing Chief of Sport John Muse for years. But when he finally saw it come to life over the weekend, “it’s better ...

The International Federation of Sport Climbing (IFSC) World Cup Bali 2025 was a sight to see for spectators who tuned in for the thrilling events. Featuring both lead and speed climbing, there was ...

Sam Watson is leaving Paris with another world record and a bronze medal. The 18-year-old from Southlake, Texas, earned bronze in the first ever Olympic men's speed climbing event at Le Bourget ...

When speed climbing was added to the GoPro Mountain Games calendar of events in 2025, a North American Cup competition was slated to be the premier event, with the “NorAm,” as it’s known, representing ...

American Zach Hammer capped a breakout season in speed climbing by winning bronze at the World Championships in Seoul on Thursday. Hammer, a 19-year-old who made his Olympic debut in Paris, edged Reza ...

Emma HUNT of the USA Credit: Courtesy Jan Virt/IFSC Emma HUNT of the USA, Beatrice COLLI of Italy compete in the women’s Speed final during the IFSC World Cup Chamonix 2025 Courtesy Jan Virt/IFSC ...

GoPro Mountain Games organizers and USA Climbing announced Wednesday that Olympic athletes have signed up to compete in the debut speed climbing competitions at this year’s event June 5-8. These new ...