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title: "Team USA Earns 11 Medals at Pan America Series Salt Lake City"
url: https://www.climblocal.org/news/2026-07-31-pan-america-series-salt-lake-city-2026
description: "US climbers collected 11 medals in Salt Lake City, including a sweep of the men’s Lead podium and victories in both Speed events."
data_updated: 2026-10-04T04:30:06.538Z
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# Team USA Earns 11 Medals at Pan America Series Salt Lake City

Reported 2026-07-31 · Added to Climb Local 2026-10-27 · Archive

The World Climbing Pan America Series brought more than 495 athletes from 10 countries to Salt Lake City from July 25–28, 2026. Competition covered Boulder, Lead, and Speed, beginning with Boulder Qualifications and ending with Lead Finals.

Jesse Grupper led a Team USA sweep in men’s Lead, joined on the podium by Dillon Countryman and Nathan Sato. Zach Hammer and Piper Kelly won Speed gold, while Micaela Patajo, Ben Jennings, Auggie Chi, Finn, Melina Costanza, and Nekaia Sanders also earned medals. Zoe Yi finished fourth in women’s Lead.

## Official source

USA Climbing: https://usaclimbing.org/news/usa-wins-11-medals-at-pan-america-series-salt-lake-city-2026

An AI-assisted summary of the linked report. Event details reflect that report’s date; check the organizer for current information.

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