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Climbing
Le Bourget Climbing Venue 	Event Medal


ESSENTIALS
Combination of problem solving, strength and dexterity. Two medal events: Speed and Combined – Bouldering and Lead
        

BOULDERING

Aim: Solve four problems (routes), without ropes

No prior observation (except Final)

Time limit (minutes)

4.5m high
5 10 25 Pts 	Maximum 100

Final hold: Climber must reach top and maintain control

High zone
Low zone


Ai Mori (JPN), IFSC Lead World Champion 2023, challenging for Combined medal


LEAD CLIMBING	Maximum 100

Climb as high as possible in single attempt, secured by rope. Routes progressively more challenging in each round

6-minute observation

Time limit

Minimum 40 holds

15m


SPEED CLIMBING

Head-to-head elimination race. Each identical hold placed in same position for each race

Typical time (secs)

5 ̊ incline

Two lanes A B
15m

Climber must press buzzer at top
                  
Types of hold
Jug 
Pinch 
Crimp
Sloper
Pocket
  
        
Sources: IOC, ISFC
Picture: Getty Images
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