Whilst I can appreciate the strength and technique, I don't find speed climbing particularly captivating to watch. In fact, I think it's quite dull. The route never changes and each race is over in five seconds. To me, it feels more like a muscle memory competition.

Having just watched the first three rounds of the the Rockmaster 2025 | Lead Duel, I am convinced that this is what speed climbing should be.

Climbing fast. On lead.