Michael Hom at a glance
Michael Hom's personal best is 4.74 seconds, set in the qualification at World Climbing Series Chongqing 2026 on September 18, 2026. That is 0.20 seconds off the men's world record of 4.54, held by Zhao Yicheng.
- Time
- 4.74 s
- Date
- September 18, 2026
- Event
- World Climbing Series Chongqing 2026
- Round
- Qualification
- Country
- United States (USA)
- Born
- June 22, 2007 (age 19)
- Height
- 173 cm
- Source
- World Climbing result · World Climbing profile
Last verified November 13, 2026 against World Climbing results.
About Michael
Michael Hom races for the United States through USA Climbing. He was born on June 22, 2007 and lists IRVINE as his home city. His first senior international speed result in World Climbing's records is IFSC Climbing World Cup Salt Lake City 2024, where he placed 17th. His World Climbing profile counts 2 speed podiums at all levels of competition, 1 of them win. His World Climbing profile lists Laurel Melton 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 four more times in competition, so it was no one-off. Across 11 international events in 2025 and 2026, he reached the elimination rounds nine times. His fastest time dropped from 4.98 in 2025 to 4.74 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 | 4.74 | World Climbing Series Chongqing 2026 | Qualification | Result |
| 2025 | 4.98 | IFSC Climbing World Championships Seoul 2025 | Qualification | Result |
| 2024 | 5.25 | IFSC Climbing World Cup Seoul 2024 | Qualification | Result |
Olympics and World Championships
| Year | Event | Place | Fastest time (s) | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | IFSC Climbing World Championships Seoul 2025 | 6th | 4.98 | Result |
Season-long World Cup ranking
Where Michael finished in the overall speed ranking that World Climbing keeps across each World Cup or World Climbing Series season.
| Season | Overall rank |
|---|---|
| 2026 | 10th |
| 2025 | 22nd |
| 2024 | 27th |
2025 and 2026 results
Every senior speed event Michael 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 | 10th | 4.97 | Result |
| Sep 20, 2026 | World Climbing Series Chongqing 2026 | 9th | 4.74 | Result |
| Sep 13, 2026 | World Climbing Series Guiyang 2026 | 50th | 6.23 | Result |
| Jul 12, 2026 | World Climbing Series Chamonix 2026 | 16th | 4.96 | Result |
| Jul 5, 2026 | World Climbing Series Krakow 2026 | 17th | 4.80 | Result |
| May 31, 2026 | World Climbing Series Comunidad de Madrid 2026 | 6th | 4.91 | Result |
| May 10, 2026 | World Climbing Series Wujiang 2026 | 4th | 4.79 | Result |
| Sep 28, 2025 | IFSC Climbing World Championships Seoul 2025 | 6th | 4.98 | Result |
| Jul 13, 2025 | IFSC Climbing World Cup Chamonix 2025 | 75th | 5.12 | Result |
| Jul 6, 2025 | IFSC Climbing World Cup Kraków 2025 | 11th | 5.09 | Result |
| Jun 2, 2025 | IFSC Climbing World Cup Denver 2025 | 7th | 5.08 | Result |
Questions people ask
What is Michael Hom's personal best?
4.74 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 Michael Hom hold the world record?
No. The men's world record is 4.54 seconds by Zhao Yicheng. Michael Hom's best of 4.74 is 0.20 seconds slower.
How fast is Michael Hom?
He has climbed the 15-metre wall in 4.74 seconds. His fastest time in 2026 was 4.74 seconds, at World Climbing Series Chongqing 2026.
How old is Michael Hom?
Michael Hom was born on June 22, 2007, so he is 19 as of November 13, 2026.
How tall is Michael Hom?
World Climbing lists him at 173 cm, about 5 ft 8 in.
Where is Michael Hom from?
United States (USA). His World Climbing profile gives IRVINE as his home city.
Sources
- World Climbing athlete profile: Michael Hom (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 Michael Hom? Send a correction.