USA Climbing is proud to announce the election results for its Athletes’ Commission! Ben Mayforth and Adam Payne will fill the two Para Climbing athlete positions, following voting from fellow athletes.

Both Mayforth and Payne represented the United States during the 2025 IFSC Para Climbing World Cup season and, collectively, they bring 20 years of Para Climbing competition experience.

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