All You Need To Know About Sport Climbing at Paris 2024

August 8, 2024

Unlike Tokyo 2020, Paris 2024 will host two distinct sport climbing events: a combined Boulder and Lead competition and a separate Speed climbing event.

Two Separate Events

With two separate events, the total number of medals awarded in sport climbing doubles compared to Tokyo.

More Medals

The number of climbers participating has increased from 40 to 68, promising more intense competition.

Increased Competition

Boulder and Lead require strength, endurance, and problem-solving, while Speed climbing demands explosive power and precision.

Different Skill Sets

The climbing action will take place at Le Bourget Sport Climbing Venue in Saint-Denis, just north of Paris.

Venue