The IFSC Climbing World Cup Salt Lake City 2025: A Thrilling Event in the Climbing Calendar
The highly anticipated IFSC Climbing World Cup Salt Lake City 2025 is just around the corner, poised to showcase incredible athleticism and skill. As the 408th World Cup event in history, this competition holds a special place as the 56th Boulder World Cup, marking another milestone for climbing enthusiasts. Notably, this marks the seventh Climbing World Cup held in Salt Lake City and the 23rd in the USA, reinforcing the city’s reputation as a hub for climbing excellence.
Athletes’ Highlights
This year’s event welcomes a diverse and talented pool of competitors. A total of 124 athletes—comprising 57 women and 67 men—are registered to compete, hailing from 28 countries and territories across four continents. This international representation highlights the global appeal of the sport.
First-Time Competitors
Among the exciting contenders are several first-time female athletes making their World Cup debuts:
- Paloma Slowik (USA)
- Ada Karsbrun (ISR)
On the men’s side, we are thrilled to see first-time competitors such as:
- Tomas Casas (CRC)
- Ariel Gonzalez (CRC)
- Andrés Ortega Fosada (MEX)
- Cozmo Rothfork (USA)
- AJ Goldsmith (NZL)
- Timo Ossig (GER)
- Adi Bark (ISR)
Their participation adds an extra layer of excitement as they step onto this prestigious platform for the first time.
Returning Champions
The competition also features renowned athletes eager to reclaim their titles. Among the previous women’s Boulder World Cup gold medallists competing are:
- Annie Sanders (USA)
- Nonaka Miho (JPN)
- Oriane Bertone (FRA)
- Naïlé Meignan (FRA)
The men’s category is no less thrilling, with familiar faces like:
- Mejdi Schalck (FRA)
- Amagasa Sohta (JPN)
- Anraku Sorato (JPN)
- Narasaki Tomoa (JPN)
- Sugimoto Rei (JPN)
- Lee Dohyun (KOR)
- Colin Duffy (USA)
The blend of seasoned competitors and newcomers promises to produce thrilling matches.
Previous Results
Reflecting on past performances can give insights into potential outcomes and highlight the stakes involved.
Salt Lake City 2024 Recap
In the previous World Cup event held in Salt Lake City, the women’s medal podium featured:
- Natalia Grossman (USA)
- Oriane Bertone (FRA)
- Naïlé Meignan (FRA)
The men’s medal contenders saw:
- Anraku Sorato (JPN)
- Narasaki Meichi (JPN)
- Jakob Schubert (AUT)
These athletes demonstrated exceptional skill, and many from this podium will return to chase victory once more.
The Programme
The IFSC Climbing World Cup Salt Lake City 2025 kicks off tomorrow, Friday, 23 May, with the much-anticipated Boulder qualification rounds. The festivities will start with the women’s qualification round at 09:00 (UTC -6:00), followed by the men’s round at 16:30.
This structured schedule sets the stage for the excitement that fans can look forward to as they witness the athletes showcase their strengths and tactics in challenging boulder courses.
Stay Connected
For those eager to follow the competition closely, updates and news about all IFSC events will be available on the IFSC website. Fans can also stay engaged through various digital channels, including:
Additionally, there are platforms tailored for the Chinese audience, such as Douyin, Weibo, and Xiaohongshu.
This event promises to be a thrilling display of creativity, strength, and endurance, captivating both dedicated fans and newcomers alike. Whether you’re watching live or following along, the excitement of the IFSC Climbing World Cup Salt Lake City 2025 is sure to be felt around the world.
