Olympic bronze medalist Sam Watson broke his own world record in speed climbing twice on Saturday. Watson, 19, climbed a 15-meter wall in 4.67 seconds in the semifinals and then 4.64 seconds in ...

Sam Watson of the United States reacts as he competes in the men's speed semifinal during the sport climbing competition at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024, in Le Bourget, France ...

PARIS, FRANCE - AUGUST 08: Sam Watson of USA poses next to his world record of 4.74 seconds in the Mens Speed on day thirteen of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Le Bourget Sport Climbing Venue on ...

After setting a couple world speed climbing records this week, American Sam Watson fell to China’s Peng Wu, who was then beaten by Indonesia’s Leonardo Veddriq. Veddriq took gold in 4.75 seconds.

Sam Watson, an 18-year-old sport climber from Texas, broke the world record Thursday in the men's speed climb. But he had to settle for Olympic bronze.

Sam Watson of the United States sets a new world record of 4.74 seconds in a victory over Reza Alipour Shenazandifard of Iran in the bronze medal final of men’s speed climbing at the 2024 Summer ...