American Sam Watson broke the men's speed climbing world record (which he set previously) with a 4.75-second run. Indonesia's Veddriq Leonardo was not far behind.
U.S. climber Sam Watson smashes men's speed world record with 4.75-second qualification run
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American Sam Watson celebrates breaking the men's speed climbing world record with a run of 4.75 seconds during the elimination heats of the men's speed qualification at Le Bourget Sport Climbing Venue.
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