American Sam Watson breaks speed climbing world record

By NBC Olympics

Published August 6, 2024 5:33 am

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American Sam Watson broke the sport climbing world record at the men’s qualification round. He ascended the wall in 4.75 seconds, 0.04 seconds faster than the world record — the one he set back in April.

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