The final Speed World Cup of the season will take place from September 12-13 in Guiyang, China! Eight US athletes, including all four Paris 2024 Olympians, will step up to the starting pads at Guiyang’s Nationalities Union Square. It’s also the first-ever IFSC competition start for USA Climbing’s Joshua Jan. In total, more than 70 total athletes are registered to compete at the season-closer.

How to Watch the World Cup

You can watch the IFSC World Cup Guiyang 2025 live (or on-demand at any time after the event) on the IFSC YouTube channel. Coverage begins with the Speed Qualification round on Friday, September 12 at 4:00 a.m. MDT, followed by the Speed Finals on Saturday, September 13 at 5:30 a.m. MDT.

USA Climbing Athletes Who Are Competing

Women’s Speed Athletes

Emma Hunt | Guiyang will be Hunt’s 21st World Cup
Sophie Curcio | Guiyang will be Curcio’s 22nd World Cup
Isis Rothfork | Guiyang will be Rothfork’s 15th World Cup

Men’s Speed Athletes

Sam Watson | Guiyang will be Watson’s 23rd World Cup
Zach Hammer | Guiyang will be Hammer’s 21st World Cup
Ben Jennings | Guiyang will be Jennings’ 8th World Cup
Joshua Jan | Guiyang will be Jan’s 1st World Cup

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