Team USA closed out the 2026 season with third-place finishes in both Boulder and Lead at the World Climbing Nations Grand Finale in Fukuoka, Japan, November 7–8.

In Boulder, Nekaia Sanders, Sovarae Sanders, Hugo Hoyer and Vail Everett combined for 154 points to secure third. Nekaia topped both women’s boulders and added a zone on the mixed problem. Hoyer and Everett each topped the second men’s boulder, with Hoyer adding another top on the mixed problem to help seal the podium finish.

Everett returned for the Lead competition alongside Francesca Hain, Nathan Sato and Zoe Yi. A strong opening performance from Everett helped the Americans finish with 105 points, ahead of Switzerland’s 96.5, to earn their second podium of the weekend.

Host nation Japan won both competitions, with South Korea finishing second in each.

You can rewatch a recap and qualification round highlights of the event on World Climbing’s YouTube channel.

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