Historic Wins and Double Gold at the 2026 World Climbing Series in Prague
Indonesian climber Putra Tri Ramadani secured his nation's first-ever Lead gold, while American Annie Sanders swept both Boulder and Lead events at the World Climbing Series in Prague.
Indonesian Climbing Community 35%International Analysts 35%Czech Organizers & Fans 30%
- Indonesian Climbing Community
- Celebrating a historic breakthrough beyond the nation's traditional dominance in speed climbing.
- International Analysts
- Recognizing the grueling nature of the combined format and Sanders' exceptional all-around dominance.
- Czech Organizers & Fans
- Validating the ambitious festival format and venue relocation to Štvanice Island.
What's not represented
- · Speed climbing specialists who did not compete in Prague
- · Athletes who failed to qualify for the finals
Why this matters
Ramadani's victory shatters the perception that Indonesia is solely a speed-climbing nation, signaling a major shift in global competition dynamics. Meanwhile, Sanders' rare dual-discipline sweep cements her as the sport's premier all-around athlete heading into the heart of the 2026 season.
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