With the stage set in Curitiba, Brazil, Team USA is preparing to send ten of its top bouldering athletes to the next stop on the 2025 IFSC World Cup circuit. As the climbing world’s attention turns to this critical leg of the season, expectations are sky-high following standout events in Keqiao, Wujiang, and Bali. For Team USA, this competition is more than a challenge—it’s a chance to make a global statement.
A world-class field meets in Curitiba
On May 16, the IFSC World Cup arrives in Curitiba, drawing 115 elite climbers from around the world. Hosted at the Olympic Climbing Training Center, the event marks a decisive moment in the 2025 World Cup season. With previous legs producing electrifying performances, the Curitiba competition is expected to deliver equally dramatic results.
The three-day event features qualification rounds on May 16, the men’s semifinals and finals on May 17, and the women’s semifinals and finals on May 18. The format ensures high-stakes action each day, with every athlete vying not just for victory—but for a place in climbing history.
Team USA’s ten athletes ready to rise
Team USA will be represented by a roster of ten top-tier boulderers—six women and four men—each bringing a unique skillset to the wall. In the women’s division: Analise Van Hoang, Ella Fisher, Cloe Coscoy, Nekaia Sanders, Kyra Condie, and Helen Gillett. In the men’s category: Joshua Gerdhardt, Vail Everett, Benjamin Hanna, and Colin Duffy.
Together, this group reflects the depth and versatility of U.S. climbing. From veterans like Kyra Condie to rising talents like Sanders and Everett, the team is a mix of experience and momentum. Their collective goal: to challenge the international elite and earn podium finishes in one of the season’s most competitive fields.
The global intensity of the IFSC circuit
The 2025 season has already seen fierce contests across continents, and Curitiba is shaping up to continue that trajectory. With athletes from dozens of nations competing, the event is not just a battle of physical endurance but mental precision. Strategy, focus, and adaptability will be as important as raw strength.
With the Olympic Climbing Training Center providing world-class routes and viewing access, both fans and athletes alike are anticipating some of the year’s most dramatic moments. And for Team USA, the stakes are not only about medals—but about momentum as the season progresses toward its defining events.
How to watch and follow the action
Every round of the Curitiba World Cup will be streamed live and available for replay on the official IFSC YouTube channel, making it accessible to fans worldwide. The intensity of the climbs and the personalities behind them will take center stage in real time.
Final results, athlete stats, and rankings will be posted directly to the IFSC website following each round. Whether you’re cheering from home or analyzing every grip and fall, this is an event that promises to captivate the global climbing community—and elevate its stars.
