LA28 Olympics Sport Climbing Event to Separate Three Climbing Disciplines

The Los Angeles 2028 Summer Olympics are going to look a bit different for climbers this year, and for good reason. At the Paris 2024 Games, climbing events included speed and a combined boulder and lead event in which 68 climbers competed.

While it was deemed a success, changes are coming for the next Olympic Games. Rather than combining disciplines, the The International Federation of Sport Climbing (IFSC) announced on Wednesday, per the International Olympic Committee (IOC), that the three disciplines will now have their own set of medals.

Combining the boulder and lead events really pushed athletes to their limits and put their skills to the test. However, changing the format for LA28 will allow athletes to hone in on one discipline for a chance to win a medal.

Climbing at LA28 Olympic Games - Speed, Boulder, Lead Disciplines

"From the beginning of our Olympic journey, we have always had the target of three sets of medals for our athletes. Each of our disciplines has its unique strengths, and now everyone will see these at LA28," said IFSC President Marco Scolaris, as reported in the IFSC statement.

"I'm happy to be at this point in our history thanks to a fantastic collaborative effort from so many people. The climbing community, from the athletes to the spectators to the staff, all working together," he continued. "I'm personally grateful to the IOC and LA28; working together in these last months was a great human and sports experience. LA28 will be an ever-bigger celebration for Climbing."