The 1997 UIAA Climbing World Championships, the 4th edition, were held in

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, France, from 31 January to 1 February 1997. It was organized by the

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(UIAA). The championships consisted of lead and speed events.

Medalists

Lead

In men's lead,

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claimed the title. The 15-year-old

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took silver, while the defending champion François Legrand took bronze. In women's lead, Liv Sansoz took the win.

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took second place, while Marietta Uhden took third.

Speed

Daniel Andrada Jimenez and Tatiana Ruyga were the 1997 Speed World Champions.

References

{{Reflist IFSC Climbing World Championships World Climbing Championships International sports competitions hosted by France