Back to News As the sun set over Salt Lake City last night, 32 of the country’s fastest speed climbers stepped up to the plate for finals. Up-and-comers like Taede Mai, who won gold in the Male Youth A category of this year’s Youth National Championships, joined speed icons like Emma Hunt, who’s still fresh off her first Olympic performance in Paris. Merritt Ernsberger Wins Gold in Men’s Speed Men’s Speed Podium: Merritt Ernsberger Logan Miner Taede Mai “I feel amazing,” said Ernsberger, who’s celebrating his first-ever National Title. “I just wanted to come out and let my body do what it knows how to do, and I’m really happy about the result.” Emma Hunt Wins Gold in Women’s Speed Women’s Speed Podium: Emma Hunt Sophia Curcio Isis Rothfork “There was a lot of nerves. I was just trying to knock the rust off, and I’m very happy with how it all went,” said Hunt, who’s no stranger to winning competitions hosted at the National Training Center. “Salt Lake City is kind of like my second home at this point.” Full results from the 2024 YETI National Championships can be found here. You can rewatch the Semi-Final and Final rounds on Outside Watch. Follow @usaclimbing on social media for competition updates and behind-the-scenes action.