Olympic Gold in Seconds: Vedderiq Leonardo and the Science of Speed Climbing

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Ardo Okilanda, Anisa Soliha Mia, Arisman, Doni Priawan, Irpan Nopriansah

2025 Annals of Applied Sport Science Vol. 13 Issue Special-Issue Article Cited by 0 SDG 13 Quartile

Abstract

Background. Speed climbing was introduced as a new addition to the Olympic sports after its introduction in the combined upper-climbing event during the Tokyo Olympics 2020. Objectives. The study focuses on identifying physiological and performance-specific factors essential for elite speed climbers in the build-up to the Paris 2024 Olympics. Methods. A descriptive case study method was adopted, and the primary data collection instruments, systematically conducted in iteration or lapse, were sampled using the athletes' techniques, movement patterns, and technologies used by the most outstanding competitors. Results. The results demonstrated that elite male climbers exhibited more excellent strength-to-bodyweight ratios, explosive strength of both upper and lower limbs, and the most efficient movements and transfer of training with anaerobic power emphasis. Conclusion. In the research, the factors of sport, modern tools, and biological advancement are discussed and presented to make progress and victory in the promising Olympic branch of sport. © 2025, Society of Aging and Physical Activity (SAPA). All rights reserved.

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Universitas Negeri Padang, Indonesia

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