Speed Climbing World Record _ Sam Watson _ USA #sports #olympics #climbing #olympics 2024
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00:00Hey everyone, welcome back to our channel. Today, we have an incredible story to share from the Paris Olympics.
00:07Get ready to be amazed by the new speed climbing world record set by American teenager Sam Watson.
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00:15Sam Watson, an 18-year-old from Texas, has just made history by completing a 15-meter wall in a jaw-dropping 4.75 seconds.
00:24This record-breaking performance has earned him the title of the fastest ever Olympian in speed climbing.
00:29Earlier this year, Sam had already set a record at 4.79 seconds during a World Cup event in China,
00:36but he managed to outdo himself at the Olympics, showing just how determined and talented he is.
00:42Speed climbing is a thrilling event where athletes race vertically to hit a buzzer at the top.
00:47It demands lightning-fast reactions and impeccable focus, as even a minor slip can mean elimination.
00:54In its Olympic debut in Tokyo, speed climbing was combined with bouldering and lead climbing into one medal event.
01:00This format was quite controversial, as mastering all three disciplines is nearly impossible.
01:06But in Paris, the format has changed.
01:09Speed climbing is now a separate event, allowing athletes like Sam to shine in their specialized discipline.
01:15Sam started climbing as a child, and his talent was evident from an early age.
01:20At just 16, he became the youngest male World Cup medalist in history.
01:25And now, he's entering the Olympic finals as one of the favorites to win gold.
01:30Watson expressed his excitement about the Olympic experience, saying it's one of his favorite life experiences and he's soaking it all in.
01:37Beyond climbing, Sam is an avid chess player and enjoys learning languages, including Indonesian.
01:44After setting the new record, Sam celebrated by pumping his fists on the descent, securing his spot in the final eight.
01:50What an incredible achievement!
01:53That's it for today's video.
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