Nursamsa Takes Silver at World Climbing Series
Indonesian climber Raharjati Nursamsa earned second place in the men's speed event in Chile.
Updated on Oct. 25, 2026 in Track & Field
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Raharjati Nursamsa secured the silver medal in the men's speed event at the 2026 World Climbing Series in Chile after posting a time of 5.06 seconds in the final. He competed against Zhao Yicheng, who claimed the gold medal with a winning time of 4.74 seconds.
Why it matters
This performance highlights the competitive depth of Indonesian athletes on the international stage during this season of the World Climbing Series. It underscores the rapid pace and technical precision required to medal in modern professional speed climbing.
Raharjati Nursamsa recorded a 5.06-second final time, narrowly trailing Zhao Yicheng's 4.74-second performance. In the earlier qualification rounds, Antasyafi Robby Al Hilmi led with a 4.92-second run, while Nursamsa qualified with a 4.93-second time.
The players
Raharjati Nursamsa
He is an Indonesian athlete who earned the silver medal in the men's speed competition.
Zhao Yicheng
He is a climber from China who won the gold medal in the men's speed event.
Deng Lijuan
She is an athlete who captured the gold medal in the women's speed event.
Antasyafi Robby Al Hilmi
He is an Indonesian climber who finished first in the speed qualification round.
The details
Several Indonesian athletes demonstrated strong form during qualification rounds, including Aditya Tri Syahria and Veddriq Leonardo, who clocked 4.96 and 5.07 seconds respectively. Separately, Deng Lijuan took the gold in the women's speed event with a time of 6.38 seconds.
Timeline
The men's speed event final took place in Chile on October 24, 2026.
The men's lead event semifinals are scheduled for October 25, 2026.
The men's lead event final is scheduled for October 26, 2026.
Season Trajectory
The results from Santiago shift the current rankings in the 2026 World Climbing Series as athletes pivot toward the upcoming lead event. This medal performance bolsters the Indonesian team's standing in the international field as the circuit progresses through its scheduled rounds.
Raharjati Nursamsa's silver-medal finish positions him as a primary contender to watch as the 2026 series moves into the lead event phase. Athletes like Putra Tri Ramadani remain critical figures for fans tracking the overall Indonesian team points in the upcoming lead qualification standings.
The takeaway
The high level of performance across the board illustrates that speed climbing times are increasingly reaching near-sub-five-second margins. Fans and aspiring athletes should focus on qualification-round consistency as the primary indicator for podium potential in these fast-paced events.
What happens next
The men's lead semifinals are set to take place on October 25, 2026, followed by the lead event final on October 26, 2026.
Further reading
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