Sport Climbing Combined Olympics: Format, Schedule & Medal Winners
Sport climbing combined Olympics returned to the Olympic stage at Paris 2024 with an exciting twist. The combined format, which debuted in Tokyo, now features bouldering and lead disciplines merged into one event—making for a true test of all-around climbing ability. With a stunning venue at Le Bourget and a new generation of elite climbers, fans witnessed one of the most dynamic competitions of the Games.
What Is Sport Climbing Combined at the Olympics?
The Sport Climbing Combined format challenges climbers across two key disciplines:
- Bouldering – Athletes navigate several short, powerful routes (\”problems\”) without the use of ropes.
- Lead climbing – Competitors climb as high as possible on a long, endurance-testing route within a time limit.
Scores from each are added together to crown the most versatile climber. Unlike Tokyo 2020, where speed, lead, and bouldering were all combined, Paris 2024 separates speed into its own medal event, allowing climbers to specialize and giving combined competitors a clearer path to victory.
Sport Climbing at the Summer Olympics: Combined Schedule
- Men’s Boulder Semifinals – August 5, 2024 (09:00 CEST)
- Women’s Boulder Semifinals – August 6, 2024 (10:00 CEST)
- Men’s Lead Semifinals – August 7, 2024 (09:00 CEST)
- Women’s Lead Semifinals – August 8, 2024 (10:00 CEST)
- Men’s Final – August 9, 2024 (Boulder: 09:15, Lead: 11:35)
- Women’s Final – August 10, 2024 (Boulder: 10:15, Lead: 12:35)
Sport Climbing Combined Schedule and Results
Men’s Combined Final Results
- Toby Roberts (GBR) – 155.2 pts (B: 63.1, L: 92.1)
- Sorato Anraku (JPN) – 145.4 pts
- Jakob Schubert (AUT) – 139.6 pts
Women’s Combined Final Results
- Janja Garnbret (SLO) – 168.5 pts
- Brooke Raboutou (USA) – 156.0 pts
- Jessica Pilz (AUT) – 147.4 pts
Sport Climbing at the Summer Olympics: Combined Medals
| Country | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SLO | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| GBR | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| JPN | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| USA | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| AUT | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
Top Athletes to Watch in the Combined Event
- Janja Garnbret (Slovenia) – Olympic champion once again, her fluid style and fierce determination led to gold.
- Toby Roberts (Great Britain) – A breakout star, he became the youngest male Olympic climbing champion.
- Brooke Raboutou (USA) – Impressive consistency and clean technique landed her on the podium.
- Sorato Anraku (Japan) – Showcased maturity beyond his years with a strong silver-medal performance.
- Jessica Pilz (Austria) – Clinched bronze with steady bouldering and a gutsy lead climb.
What’s Next for Sport Climbing in the Olympics?
As the sport gains global traction, all eyes turn to Los Angeles 2028. There, the momentum from Paris is expected to continue with even more specialization and broader participation. The success of separating speed from the combined format could shape future rules and athlete strategies.
Future Events to Watch
Looking beyond the Olympics, several major competitions will continue to elevate the sport:
- IFSC World Championships 2025 – Scheduled to take place in Seoul, South Korea, with combined and speed formats.
- Continental Championships 2026 – Serving as qualifiers for the LA 2028 Olympic Games.
- Los Angeles 2028 Summer Olympics – Sport climbing will return with further refinements to event formats and possibly even more medal events.
- Youth Olympic Games 2026 (Dakar) – Sport climbing remains a growing part of youth-focused Olympic development.
These events will shape the next generation of climbers and serve as key qualifiers and showcases leading up to LA 2028.
Conclusion
From Garnbret’s graceful dominance to Roberts’ historic rise, the Sport Climbing Combined Olympics has proven to be one of the most electrifying competitions at the Summer Games. Whether you’re a lifelong climber or a new fan, this event is a must-watch—and a strong sign that climbing’s Olympic future is just getting started.
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