Zach Hammer at a glance
Zach Hammer's personal best is 4.78 seconds, set in the semi-final at World Climbing Series Comunidad de Madrid 2026 on May 31, 2026. That is 0.24 seconds off the men's world record of 4.54, held by Zhao Yicheng.
- Time
- 4.78 s
- Date
- May 31, 2026
- Event
- World Climbing Series Comunidad de Madrid 2026
- Round
- Semi-final
- Country
- United States (USA)
- Born
- May 29, 2006 (age 20)
- Height
- 169 cm
- Source
- World Climbing result · World Climbing profile
Last verified November 13, 2026 against World Climbing results.
About Zach
Zach Hammer races for the United States through USA Climbing. He was born on May 29, 2006. His first senior international speed result in World Climbing's records is IFSC Climbing World Cup Salt Lake City 2022, where he placed 27th. His World Climbing profile counts 4 speed podiums at all levels of competition, 1 of them win. His biggest medal: bronze at IFSC Climbing World Championships Seoul 2025.
How he races
His personal best came in a head-to-head semi-final heat. Apart from that run, he has come within a tenth of a second of it five more times in competition, so it was no one-off. Across 14 international events in 2025 and 2026, he reached the elimination rounds 11 times and made the podium three times, without a win yet. His fastest time dropped from 4.80 in 2025 to 4.78 in 2026.
Records
Records he holds as of November 13, 2026, from World Climbing's live record tables:
| Record | Region | Time (s) | Event | Date set |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Relay continental record (men's) | Pan America | 9.58 | World Climbing Series Chongqing 2026 | September 20, 2026 |
Relay records are two-athlete times; see relay records for the partners.
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 | 4.78 | World Climbing Series Comunidad de Madrid 2026 | Semi-final | Result |
| 2025 | 4.80 | IFSC Climbing World Championships Seoul 2025 | Qualification | Result |
| 2024 | 5.10 | Olympic Qualifier Series Budapest 2024 | Qualification | Result |
| 2023 | 5.28 | IFSC Climbing World Cup Wujiang 2023 | Qualification | Result |
| 2022 | 5.90 | IFSC Climbing World Cup Villars 2022 | Qualification | Result |
Olympics and World Championships
| Year | Event | Place | Fastest time (s) | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | IFSC Climbing World Championships Seoul 2025 | 3rd | 4.80 | Result |
| 2024 | Olympic Games Paris 2024 | 14th | 6.05 | Result |
| 2023 | IFSC Climbing World Championships Bern 2023 | 16th | 5.38 | Result |
Season-long World Cup ranking
Where Zach finished in the overall speed ranking that World Climbing keeps across each World Cup or World Climbing Series season.
| Season | Overall rank |
|---|---|
| 2026 | 15th |
| 2025 | 6th |
| 2024 | 17th |
| 2023 | 36th |
| 2022 | 57th |
2025 and 2026 results
Every senior speed event Zach 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 | 13th | 5.08 | Result |
| Sep 20, 2026 | World Climbing Series Chongqing 2026 | 11th | 4.93 | Result |
| Sep 13, 2026 | World Climbing Series Guiyang 2026 | 22nd | 5.09 | Result |
| Jul 29, 2026 | World Climbing Pan America Series Salt Lake City 2026 | 1st | 5.04 | Result |
| Jul 12, 2026 | World Climbing Series Chamonix 2026 | 76th | – | Result |
| Jul 5, 2026 | World Climbing Series Krakow 2026 | 23rd | 5.05 | Result |
| May 31, 2026 | World Climbing Series Comunidad de Madrid 2026 | 4th | 4.78 | Result |
| May 10, 2026 | World Climbing Series Wujiang 2026 | 37th | 5.27 | Result |
| Sep 28, 2025 | IFSC Climbing World Championships Seoul 2025 | 3rd | 4.80 | Result |
| Sep 13, 2025 | IFSC Climbing World Cup Guiyang 2025 | 7th | 4.93 | Result |
| Jul 13, 2025 | IFSC Climbing World Cup Chamonix 2025 | 3rd | 4.91 | Result |
| Jul 6, 2025 | IFSC Climbing World Cup Kraków 2025 | 4th | 4.85 | Result |
| Jun 2, 2025 | IFSC Climbing World Cup Denver 2025 | 2nd | 4.88 | Result |
| May 4, 2025 | IFSC Climbing World Cup Bali 2025 | 55th | 6.07 | Result |
| Apr 27, 2025 | IFSC Climbing World Cup Wujiang 2025 | 9th | 4.96 | Result |
Questions people ask
What is Zach Hammer's personal best?
4.78 seconds, set in the semi-final at World Climbing Series Comunidad de Madrid 2026 on May 31, 2026. Last verified November 13, 2026 against World Climbing results.
Does Zach Hammer hold the world record?
No. The men's world record is 4.54 seconds by Zhao Yicheng. Zach Hammer's best of 4.78 is 0.24 seconds slower.
How fast is Zach Hammer?
He has climbed the 15-metre wall in 4.78 seconds. His fastest time in 2026 was 4.78 seconds, at World Climbing Series Comunidad de Madrid 2026.
Did Zach Hammer compete at the Olympics?
Yes. He placed 14th in speed at Olympic Games Paris 2024, with a fastest time of 6.05 seconds there.
How old is Zach Hammer?
Zach Hammer was born on May 29, 2006, so he is 20 as of November 13, 2026.
How tall is Zach Hammer?
World Climbing lists him at 169 cm, about 5 ft 7 in.
Where is Zach Hammer from?
United States (USA).
Sources
- World Climbing athlete profile: Zach Hammer (personal best, date of birth, height, podium count)
- World Climbing result: World Climbing Series Comunidad de Madrid 2026 (personal-best race)
- World Climbing speed record table
- Olympics.com athlete page
- Wikipedia (background reading only; figures here come from World Climbing)
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 Zach Hammer? Send a correction.