Brooke Raboutou and Lee Dohyun Command 2026 Boulder & Lead Standings Following Crucial Summer Series

The 2026 sport climbing season has reached a critical juncture, with the combined Boulder & Lead standings taking center stage as athletes prepare for the format's debut at the upcoming LA28 Olympic Games. Following a grueling summer series, USA's Brooke Raboutou and South Korea's Lee Dohyun have emerged as the clear frontrunners in their respective divisions, setting a blistering pace for the rest of the international field.[1]

Raboutou has been nothing short of flawless, amassing a perfect 100-point score to sit comfortably atop the women's leaderboard. Her dominance marks a triumphant return to the competition circuit after she intentionally stepped away in 2025 to focus on non-competitive outdoor rock climbing, a decision that initially raised questions about her future in the sport.[1]

That hiatus appears to have paid massive dividends. Raboutou recently noted that stepping away from the intense pressure of the World Climbing Series allowed her to renew her love for the sport. Returning with a refreshed mindset, she has translated that joy into unmatched consistency on the wall, recently securing the 2026 Lead National Champion title to pair with her international success.[2]

Behind Raboutou, the women's field remains fiercely competitive. Japan's Miho Nonaka currently holds second place with 83 points, closely followed by Great Britain's Erin McNeice at 82 points and South Korea's Seo Chaehyun at 81 points. China's Luo Zhilu rounds out the top five with 72 points.[1]

The razor-thin margins between the second and fourth positions highlight the depth of the women's field. With only a few points separating the top contenders, every zone and top in the upcoming events will carry massive implications for end-of-year rankings, national team funding, and early Olympic momentum.[1]

In the men's division, Lee Dohyun has established a commanding lead with 95 points. The South Korean standout has capitalized on his exceptional bouldering skills while simultaneously proving his mettle on the lead wall, a dual-threat capability that is absolutely essential for the combined format.[1][4]

Lee's surge to the top follows a string of dominant performances, including a crucial victory in front of a home crowd in Seoul and a commanding showing in Prague, where he flashed his first three boulders to secure a massive points haul and distance himself from the pack.[4]

However, the race behind Lee is a chaotic logjam of veteran experience and rising talent. France's Sam Avezou currently sits in second place with 83 points, but he is feeling the immediate pressure of climbing royalty right on his heels.[1]

Czech veteran Adam Ondra is just one point behind Avezou with 82 points, while Spain's Alberto Ginés López trails Ondra by a single point at 81. The fact that second through fourth place are separated by just two points sets the stage for a dramatic conclusion to the 2026 season, as any minor slip could drastically alter the podium.[1]

The stakes for these standings extend far beyond the current season. The points earned at these World Climbing events feed directly into the annual ranking tables, which dictate national team selections, youth camp invitations, and crucial sponsorship allocations for the federations.[2]

More importantly, these standings serve as the clearest indicator of who is on track for the LA28 Olympic Games. With the combined Boulder & Lead format locked in for Los Angeles—separating from the speed discipline entirely—athletes who can consistently perform across both disciplines are cementing their status as early medal favorites.[2][3]

As the season progresses toward its final events, the pressure will only mount. While Raboutou and Lee currently hold the high ground, the tightly packed chase packs in both divisions ensure that the race for the 2026 overall titles is far from over.[1]