Ethan Pitcher at a glance
Ethan Pitcher's personal best is 5.12 seconds, set in the qualification at World Climbing Series Chongqing 2026 on September 18, 2026. That is 0.58 seconds off the men's world record of 4.54, held by Zhao Yicheng.
- Time
- 5.12 s
- Date
- September 18, 2026
- Event
- World Climbing Series Chongqing 2026
- Round
- Qualification
- Country
- Canada (CAN)
- Born
- June 1, 2001 (age 25)
- Height
- 187 cm
- Source
- World Climbing result · World Climbing profile
Last verified November 13, 2026 against World Climbing results.
About Ethan
Ethan Pitcher races for Canada through Climbing Escalade Canada. He was born on June 1, 2001 and lists Brentwood Bay as his home city. His first senior international speed result in World Climbing's records is IFSC Climbing World Cup Salt Lake City 2021, where he placed 18th. His World Climbing profile counts 1 speed podium at all levels of competition, 1 of them win. You may also see his name written as Ethan Flynn-Pitcher; World Climbing lists him as Ethan Pitcher. His World Climbing profile lists Libor Hroza as coach.
How he races
His personal best came in a qualification run, racing the clock rather than a rival in the next lane. Apart from that run, he has come within a tenth of a second of it three more times in competition, so it was no one-off. Across 13 international events in 2025 and 2026, he reached the elimination rounds three times, made the podium once and won once. His fastest time dropped from 5.30 in 2025 to 5.12 in 2026.
Fastest time each season
His quickest legal run in each season at World Cups, the World Climbing Series, World and continental championships and multi-sport Games.
| Season | Time (s) | Event | Round | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5.12 | World Climbing Series Chongqing 2026 | Qualification | Result |
| 2025 | 5.30 | IFSC Climbing World Cup Chamonix 2025 | Qualification | Result |
| 2024 | 5.68 | IFSC Climbing World Cup Briançon 2024 | Qualification | Result |
| 2023 | 5.48 | IFSC Climbing World Cup Chamonix 2023 | Qualification | Result |
| 2022 | 5.78 | IFSC Climbing World Cup Edinburgh 2022 | Qualification | Result |
| 2021 | 6.54 | IFSC Climbing World Cup Salt Lake City 2021 | Qualification | Result |
Left out: World Climbing Pan America Championship Curitiba 2026. World Climbing lists a faster time there than the personal best on his profile, so that event is not counted toward his official best.
Olympics and World Championships
| Year | Event | Place | Fastest time (s) | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | IFSC Climbing World Championships Seoul 2025 | 37th | 5.43 | Result |
| 2023 | IFSC Climbing World Championships Bern 2023 | 75th | – | Result |
| 2021 | IFSC Climbing World Championships Moscow 2021 | 50th | – | Result |
Season-long World Cup ranking
Where Ethan finished in the overall speed ranking that World Climbing keeps across each World Cup or World Climbing Series season.
| Season | Overall rank |
|---|---|
| 2026 | 42nd |
| 2025 | 49th |
| 2024 | 51st |
| 2023 | 55th |
| 2022 | 25th |
| 2021 | 31st |
2025 and 2026 results
Every senior speed event Ethan raced in the last two seasons. The date is the last day of the event.
| Date | Event | Place | Fastest time (s) | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 26, 2026 | World Climbing Series Santiago 2026 | 20th | 5.27 | Result |
| Sep 20, 2026 | World Climbing Series Chongqing 2026 | 31st | 5.12 | Result |
| Sep 13, 2026 | World Climbing Series Guiyang 2026 | 29th | 5.20 | Result |
| Aug 24, 2026 | World Climbing Pan America Championship Curitiba 2026 | 1st | 5.09 | Result |
| Jul 12, 2026 | World Climbing Series Chamonix 2026 | 33rd | 5.17 | Result |
| Jul 5, 2026 | World Climbing Series Krakow 2026 | 37th | 5.37 | Result |
| May 31, 2026 | World Climbing Series Comunidad de Madrid 2026 | 34th | 5.48 | Result |
| May 10, 2026 | World Climbing Series Wujiang 2026 | 34th | 5.23 | Result |
| Nov 28, 2025 | IFSC Climbing Pan American Cup Armenia 2025 | 19th | 7.49 | Result |
| Sep 28, 2025 | IFSC Climbing World Championships Seoul 2025 | 37th | 5.43 | Result |
| Jul 13, 2025 | IFSC Climbing World Cup Chamonix 2025 | 33rd | 5.30 | Result |
| Jul 6, 2025 | IFSC Climbing World Cup Kraków 2025 | 37th | 5.48 | Result |
| Jun 2, 2025 | IFSC Climbing World Cup Denver 2025 | 29th | 5.35 | Result |
| May 4, 2025 | IFSC Climbing World Cup Bali 2025 | 41st | 5.61 | Result |
Questions people ask
What is Ethan Pitcher's personal best?
5.12 seconds, set in the qualification at World Climbing Series Chongqing 2026 on September 18, 2026. Last verified November 13, 2026 against World Climbing results.
Does Ethan Pitcher hold the world record?
No. The men's world record is 4.54 seconds by Zhao Yicheng. Ethan Pitcher's best of 5.12 is 0.58 seconds slower.
How fast is Ethan Pitcher?
He has climbed the 15-metre wall in 5.12 seconds. His fastest time in 2026 was 5.12 seconds, at World Climbing Series Chongqing 2026.
How old is Ethan Pitcher?
Ethan Pitcher was born on June 1, 2001, so he is 25 as of November 13, 2026.
How tall is Ethan Pitcher?
World Climbing lists him at 187 cm, about 6 ft 2 in.
Where is Ethan Pitcher from?
Canada (CAN). His World Climbing profile gives Brentwood Bay as his home city.
Sources
- World Climbing athlete profile: Ethan Pitcher (personal best, date of birth, height, podium count)
- World Climbing result: World Climbing Series Chongqing 2026 (personal-best race)
- World Climbing speed record table
Results and times were read from World Climbing's results service on November 13, 2026. If World Climbing changes a result after that date, its figure is the one to trust. Spotted something wrong, or are you Ethan Pitcher? Send a correction.