2026 World Climbing Kaunas Bouldering: Results

2026 World Climbing Kaunas Bouldering Results

On April 25th and 26th, the Boulder House in Lithuania hosted the 2026 World Climbing Kaunas bouldering competition, marking the first time the country has welcomed an event of this scale. The weekend brought high-energy competition to the Baltic region, showcasing some of Europe’s top bouldering talent.

In the bouldering rounds, athletes tackled powerful, technical problems that demanded creativity, coordination, and precision under pressure. Here’s a look at who secured podium finishes at the 2026 World Climbing Europe Series in Kaunas.

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Women’s Bouldering Final

Slovenia’s Lina Funa delivered an outstanding performance in the women’s boulder final, combining strength and composure to secure first place. She topped three problems and achieved all four zones with fewer attempts than Great Britain’s Isabella Bridgens, ultimately claiming the gold medal.

Bridgens faced challenges on the fourth problem, struggling to secure the zone. However, on her 19th attempt, she successfully controlled it—an effort that proved decisive in earning her the silver medal and a place on the podium.

Israel’s Ayala Kerem joined them in third. A consistent podium contender, Kerem recorded three tops in the final but was unable to secure the zone on the second problem, leaving her with the bronze medal.

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Men’s Bouldering Final

France’s Sam Avezou, a seasoned competitor on the international circuit, claimed the gold medal in the men’s boulder final at the 2026 World Climbing Kaunas bouldering event. In a tightly contested round, all three podium finishers topped three of the four problems and secured all available zones, leaving attempts as the defining factor in the final standings. Avezou’s efficiency and composure under pressure ultimately set him apart from the field.

Israel’s Yonatan Katz delivered a strong and consistent performance to take the silver medal, matching the top count and zones but requiring more attempts than Avezou. Close behind, fellow Israeli Or Mark rounded out the podium in third, also with three tops and four zones, in what proved to be one of the most competitive finals of the event.

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Want to Watch the Event?

Missed the live broadcast of the event? No problem! Watch the full 2026 World Climbing Kaunas bouldering competition on YouTube through the World Climbing Europe channel. The broadcast features complete coverage of both the men’s and women’s bouldering finals, allowing fans to relive the standout moments, impressive display of athleticism, and podium winning performances.

• Men’s and Women’s Bouldering Semi-Final
• Women’s Bouldering Final
• Men’s Bouldering Final

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For more information pertaining to the 2026 World Climbing Kaunas bouldering results, location, videos, images, etc., please visit the main event page. This event also featured other sport climbing disciplines: bouldering and speed climbing. The next event will the 2026 Sanya Beach games featuring speed climbing on April 27th and 28th. Please check out the event page for further details about this event.