Climbing · Worth knowing

Adam Ondra of the Czech Republic topped the men's lead climbing standings at the World Climbing Europe Championship in Laval 2026 with a score of 1.41, followed by Spain's Alberto Ginés López at 2.03 and Switzerland's Jonas Utelli at 4.0. The results show a competitive field of international climbers from across Europe and beyond, with strong performances from athletes representing traditional climbing nations including France, Italy, Austria, and Switzerland throughout the ranked field.

Francisco Javier Aguilar Amoedo broke a four-year streak of silver medals to claim gold in the men's B1 para climbing competition at the World Climbing Para Series in Laval 2026, reaching hold 38 and finally defeating Japan's Sho Aita who managed hold 33+. Italy's Nadia Bredice successfully defended her 2025 title in the women's B1 with a hold 51 climb, while multiple other classifications saw notable performances including Kazuhiro Minowada's gold medal in men's B2, Abigail Robinson's narrow victory over Luisa Grube in women's B2 (decided by time after both topped the final route), and Germany's Sebastian Leistner winning gold in men's RP1 in just his second World Series start with a hold 54+ climb. Other notable results included Cosmin Florin Candoi continuing his perfect record in men's B3, Kevin Bartke's return to the podium in men's AU2, and Slovenia's Pia Purkart winning gold in women's RP3 in just her second world event with a hold 41+ climb.