🇮🇩 Kiromal Katibin crowned world no. 1 in speed climbing
Indonesia is on top of the climbing world 🧗♂️
🌍 Why It Matters
Kiromal Katibin 🧗♂️ officially sealed his place as world No. 1 in Men’s Speed 🥇.
His triumph isn’t just personal glory ✨ — it cements Indonesia’s rise 🇮🇩 as a powerhouse in international climbing 🌍, a sport gaining traction ahead of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics 🏅.
🏆 The Numbers
Season Highlights 🧗♂️✨
4,255 points → Katibin’s season total, securing first place 🥇.
6 competitions in 2025 → 4 medals earned:
🥇 Gold: Denver
🥈 Silver: Krakow
🥉 Bronze: Bali & Wujiang
Chasing pack: Samuel Watson (USA, 4,005 pts) 🇺🇸 and Ryo Omasa (Japan, 3,410 pts) 🇯🇵.
🇮🇩 Team Indonesia Shines
Indonesia’s Climbing Depth 🇮🇩🧗♀️🧗♂️
Raharjati Nursamsa → 8th place (2,505 pts)
Veddriq Leonardo (Paris 2024 Olympic gold 🥇) → 17th place (1,640 pts)
Desak Made Rita Kusuma Dewi → 4th in Women’s Speed (3,427 pts)
Indonesia now boasts multiple climbers in the global top 10 🌍✨ — proof it’s not a one-man show.
📖 From Batang to the World
Born in Batang, Central Java, Kiromal Katibin (aka “Kiki”) 🌟 became a global name after breaking six world records (2021–2022) 🏆.
His 2025 dominance shows it wasn’t a fluke — it’s the start of an era ⚡.
🔮 What’s Next
With LA 2028 🏅 looming, Katibin is a top contender for Olympic gold 🧗♂️🥇.
His story inspires a new wave of Indonesian athletes 🇮🇩✨ to dream big on the world stage 🌍.
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IFSC Men's speed top 5
(ELS/QOB)