2026-Brayden-Butler
Adaptive Male Athlete of the Year

Brayden Butler

Para Climbing, USA Climbing

A force on the wall, Butler turned 2025 into his breakout season, earning his first World Championship and first World Cup wins.

Key Achievements: 2025 Para Climbing World Champion, RP2 category

Performance & Stats: Podiumed in every international start during the 2025 season | 2025 World Cup medals: 1 Gold, 1 Silver

Notable Highlights: Back-to-back World Cup bronze medalist (2023, 2024) | Transitioned from motocross to adaptive climbing after childhood brain injury | Began climbing professionally in 2022