The 1997 UIAA Climbing World Championships, the 4th edition, were held in Paris, France, from 31 January to 1 February 1997.

It was organized by the Union Internationale des Associations d'Alpinisme (UIAA).

[1][2][3] In men's lead, François Petit claimed the title.

The 15-year-old Chris Sharma took silver, while the defending champion François Legrand took bronze.

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