Maximum Speed on the Wall: Record Times in Speed Climbing

At the Military World Winter Games 2025, speed climbing delivered a breathtaking display as new indoor records were set. Athletes raced to the top in a fiercely competitive showdown, setting the stage for an exciting season ahead.

3/26/2025

On Wednesday, March 26, 2025, speed climbing took center stage at the Winter Military World Games 2025. In the morning qualifying rounds, 24 male and 12 female climbers from 11 nations battled fiercely for a spot in the knockout stages. Ukrainian climber Yaroslav Tkach set the bar with an impressive time of 5.43 seconds, while Polish Olympic champion Aleksandra Miroslaw led the women's qualifiers with a time of 6.67 seconds.

As the competition progressed into the elimination rounds, the intensity ramped up. In the men’s bracket, top athletes such as Hryhorii Ilchyshyn (UKR) and Frenchman Guillaume Moro advanced to the finals. In a stunning climax, Guillaume Moro shattered the previous indoor record by posting a time of 5.19 seconds, clinching the gold medal. «My goal for the upcoming season is to break the 5-second barrier,» he declared after his victory.

On the women’s side, both Aleksandra Miroslaw and Italian Giulia Randi advanced to the final round. Miroslaw delivered an outstanding performance in the finale, registering a time of 6.73 seconds to secure the gold medal and set a new record.

The exceptional performances in speed climbing underscore the high international standards of the Military World Winter Games 2025. With record-breaking times and thrilling head-to-head duels, this competition day marks a spectacular start to a season full of challenges and electrifying moments.