In pics: World Climbing Series Santiago 2026

Jonas Utelli of Switzerland competes during the men's lead final at the World Climbing Series Santiago 2026 in Santiago, Chile, Oct. 25, 2026. (Xinhua/Zhou Jiayi)

Sam Avezou of France competes during the men's lead final at the World Climbing Series Santiago 2026 in Santiago, Chile, Oct. 25, 2026. (Xinhua/Zhou Jiayi)

Yoshida Satone of Japan competes during the men's lead final at the World Climbing Series Santiago 2026 in Santiago, Chile, Oct. 25, 2026. (Xinhua/Zhou Jiayi)

Suzuki Neo of Japan competes during the men's lead final at the World Climbing Series Santiago 2026 in Santiago, Chile, Oct. 25, 2026. (Xinhua/Zhou Jiayi)

Alberto Gines Lopez of Spain competes during the men's lead final at the World Climbing Series Santiago 2026 in Santiago, Chile, Oct. 25, 2026. (Xinhua/Zhou Jiayi)

Tereza Siruckova of the Czech Republic competes during the women's lead final at the World Climbing Series Santiago 2026 in Santiago, Chile, Oct. 25, 2026. (Xinhua/Zhou Jiayi)

Ella Fisher of the United States competes during the women's lead final at the World Climbing Series Santiago 2026 in Santiago, Chile, Oct. 25, 2026. (Xinhua/Zhou Jiayi)

Janja Garnbret of Slovenia competes during the women's lead final at the World Climbing Series Santiago 2026 in Santiago, Chile, Oct. 25, 2026. (Xinhua/Zhou Jiayi)

Rosa Rekar of Slovenia competes during the women's lead final at the World Climbing Series Santiago 2026 in Santiago, Chile, Oct. 25, 2026. (Xinhua/Zhou Jiayi)

Janja Garnbret of Slovenia celebrates during the women's lead final at the World Climbing Series Santiago 2026 in Santiago, Chile, Oct. 25, 2026. (Xinhua/Zhou Jiayi)

Gold medalist Janja Garnbret (C) of Slovenia, silver medalist Laura Rogora (L) of Italy and bronze medalist Rosa Rekar of Slovenia pose for a photo during the awarding ceremony after the women's lead final at the World Climbing Series Santiago 2026 in Santiago, Chile, Oct. 25, 2026. (Xinhua/Zhou Jiayi)

Gold medalist Janja Garnbret (C) of Slovenia, silver medalist Laura Rogora (L) of Italy and bronze medalist Rosa Rekar of Slovenia pose for a selfie during the awarding ceremony after the women's lead final at the World Climbing Series Santiago 2026 in Santiago, Chile, Oct. 25, 2026. (Xinhua/Zhou Jiayi)

Gold medalist Jonas Utelli (C) of Switzerland, silver medalist Putra Tri Ramadani (L) of Indonesia and bronze medalist Suzuki Neo of Japan pose for a photo after the men's lead final at the World Climbing Series Santiago 2026 in Santiago, Chile, Oct. 25, 2026. (Xinhua/Zhou Jiayi)