That was until Team USA's Sam Watson had his say. In his elimination heat against fellow American Zach Hammer, he ascended the wall in 4.75 seconds, 0.04 seconds faster than the world record — the one ...
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 ...
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 ...
Reviewing sport climbing's biggest stories, replays, medal results, top athletes, and new records at the 2024 Paris Olympics.