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Two Chinese climbers shattered the men's speed relay world record in front of their home crowd, while China swept all gold medals at the World Climbing Series. The thrilling performances showcased athletic excellence and the power of teamwork in competitive climbing's fastest-growing format.
Tyler Andrews, who survived a rare blood cancer, just climbed Mount Everest faster than anyone before him. The 36-year-old American reached the top in under 10 hours, shattering a record that stood for over 20 years.
A 16-year-old from China just scaled a 15-meter wall faster than anyone in history. His gracious response to breaking the record shows why sports can bring out the best in us.
After years battling an Achilles injury, Italy's Beatrice Colli says she's finally healthy and ready to push speed climbing into new territory. The sport's new four-lane format and sub-six second women's times could make 2026 the most exciting season yet.
A 16-year-old Chinese speed climber just scaled a 15-meter wall faster than anyone in history. Zhao Yicheng shattered the world record at the Asian Beach Games, clocking an incredible 4.58 seconds.