SAEDNEWS: Reza Alipour of Iran advanced to the final of the men's speed climbing of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.
According to SAEDNEWS, In an electrifying performance at the Men's Speed Semifinals, Team USA's Sam Watson made headlines by climbing the wall in an astonishing 4.75 seconds, surpassing his previous world record by a narrow margin of just 0.04 seconds. This remarkable achievement not only showcases Watson's impressive speed and agility but also sets the stage for an exciting final round.
Following closely behind, Indonesian climber Veddriq Leonardo secured the second spot with a time of 4.79 seconds, while Kazakhstan’s Amir Maimuratov rounded out the top three with a commendable time of 4.89 seconds.
One of the standout moments of the event was the performance of Iranian athlete Reza Alipour, who qualified for the final with a run time of 5.06 seconds, making him the fastest elimination heat loser to advance.
The top eight male climbers who will move on to the final on August 8 are:
Sam Watson (USA): 4.75 seconds (New World Record)
Veddriq Leonardo (INA): 4.79 seconds
Amir Maimuratov (KAZ): 4.89 seconds
Matteo Zurloni (ITA): 4.94 seconds
Wu Peng (CHN): 5.00 seconds
Bassa Mawem (FRA): 5.16 seconds
Julian David (NZL): 5.20 seconds
Reza Alipour (IRI): 5.06 seconds
As the countdown to the final begins, fans and enthusiasts alike are eagerly anticipating what promises to be an exhilarating showdown among the world's best climbers.
