Overview

• Sam Watson set a new world record of 4.74 seconds in the men's speed sport climbing event.
• Watson was eliminated in the semifinals by China's Wu Peng, who clocked 4.85 seconds.
• Indonesia's Veddriq Leonardo won the gold medal with a time of 4.75 seconds.
• Watson had previously broken his own record with a 4.75-second climb in the qualifications.
• This is Indonesia's first Olympic gold in a sport other than badminton.