The IFSC Para Climbing World Cup season came to a close in Laval, France over the weekend, offering a final chance at podiums for 25 nations’ best athletes. That included 16 USA Climbing athletes across nine sport classes. Some of those wrapped up their very first season of international competition, while others–like Melissa Ruiz, reigning World Champion in the women’s RP1 class–hoped to add medals to a growing collection.

In total, USA Climbing athletes won five medals in Laval: two gold, two silver, and one bronze.

AU Sport Classes

Mason Keough enjoyed a competition breakthrough, winning his first IFSC gold medal in men’s AU3. It’s Keough’s first season competing internationally, but already his third time on the podium.

Meanwhile, Eleanor Rubin won silver in women’s AU2. That’s Rubin’s sixth World Cup medal overall and third IFSC medal this year, including her bronze at the World Championships in September.

Also competing in the AU sport classes were Isabel Benvenuti (8th, women’s AU2) and Derek Kenney (10th, men’s AU3).

RP Sport Classes

Melissa Ruiz continued her winning streak with a third consecutive IFSC gold in women’s RP1. That’s her sixth IFSC gold medal overall (including World Cup wins and her World Championships win last month). Teammate Hannah Zook joined her on the podium, winning silver.

Johnny Quintana finished 4th in men’s RP2, his best result of the season, while Megan Gleason finished 4th in women’s RP2.

Also competing in the RP sport classes were Karalyn Spurr (6th, women’s RP1), Tiffany Yu (8th, women’s RP1), Adam Payne (15th, men’s RP1), Jeffrey Mellenthin (6th, men’s RP2), and Crystal Martin (9th, women’s RP3).

B Sport Classes

Emeline Lakrout earned bronze in women’s B1, her third World Cup podium.

Also competing in B sport classes were Ashley Colburn (6th, women’s B1) and Jessica Semmel (4th, women’s B3).

Understanding Sport Classes

Para Climbing competitions include up to 19 Sport Classes, which group athletes based on their disability or its impact. Sport Classes always begin with a letter: B (visually impaired), AL/AU (limb deficiency, either lower or upper), or RP (limited power or mobility).

That letter is followed by a number–1, 2, or 3–which indicates the severity of the disability. The lower the number, the higher the impairment.

Full results from the IFSC Para Climbing World Cup Laval 2025 can be found here. You can rewatch the Finals on the IFSC YouTube Channel.

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