Glossary

Speed Climbing World Record

What distinguishes an officially recognized world record from a personal best or unofficial fast time.

SpeedClimbing.com Editorial TeamUpdated August 19, 2026Glossary

Definition

A speed climbing world record is a time recognized by the governing body on an eligible wall, with approved timing and event conditions.

What is not a world record

A gym personal best, a replica-wall time, or a run on unapproved timing is not an official world record even if the number looks faster.

Current figures

This site dates its record table. See current world records.

Related guides

See personal best vs record and records methodology.