Chinese Climber Long Jian Guo Wins Men’s Speed Climbing World Championship Gold Medal Again After 13 Years

The 2025 Climbing World Championships entered its fourth day of competition in Seoul, South Korea, with Chinese climber Long Jian Guo clinching the championship title in the men’s speed climbing event. This victory marked a significant moment for the Chinese team, as they secured gold in this category after a 13-year gap. ‘Winning the gold medal at the World Championships is very exciting, and I am very thankful to my competitors,’ Long Jian Guo expressed after the competition. He mentioned that the intense pressure from his opponents forced him to keep pushing forward, and he credited his outstanding team for their support.