Adam Ondra
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Adam Ondra is a Czech rock climber
. He also participates in lead climbing
and bouldering
competitions.
in Croatia
Adam climbed 6a/5.9 routes with bolts every half meter. In 2001 (at age eight) he onsighted 7b+/5.12c routes and in 2002 (at age nine) he onsighted 7c+/5.13 and redpointed 8a/5.13b.
He onsighted 8a/5.13b routes in 2003 (at age ten). In 2004 (at age eleven) Adam climbed several 8a+/5.13c onsight and 8c/5.14b redpoints. In 2005 (at age twelve) he onsighted 8b/5.13d routes. Then he became famous on climbing magazines and in 2006 he managed to climb his first 9a/5.14d Martin Krpan at Misja Pec
.
In 2007 and 2008 he won the IFSC Youth World Championship category Youth B.
In 2009, at age sixteen, he could compete in the IFSC Lead Climbing World Cup: in his debut year he won the World Cup beating Spanish Patxi Usobiaga and Japanese Sachi Amma.
In 2010 he won also the IFSC Bouldering World Cup beating Austrian Kilian Fischhuber and Japanese Tsukuru Hori, and becoming the first athlete in history to win both the disciplines (lead and bouldering).
In March 2011 during a trip in Spain
Adam has become the second person ever to have onsighted 8c+/5.14c after Patxi Usobiaga. In a couple of days he onsighted five 8c+/5.14c routes (two of which in the same day).
His resume is impressive: 938 routes between 8a/5.13b and 9b/5.15b (433 onsights).
Adam won the bouldering gathering Melloblocco in 2008, 2009 2010 and 2011.
Rock climbing
Rock climbing also lightly called 'The Gravity Game', is a sport in which participants climb up, down or across natural rock formations or artificial rock walls. The goal is to reach the summit of a formation or the endpoint of a pre-defined route without falling...
. He also participates in lead climbing
Lead climbing
Lead climbing is a climbing technique used to ascend a route. This technique is predominantly used in rock climbing and involves a lead climber attaching themselves to a length of dynamic climbing rope and ascending a route while periodically attaching protection to the face of the route and...
and bouldering
Bouldering
Bouldering is a style of rock climbing undertaken without a rope and normally limited to very short climbs over a crash pad so that a fall will not result in serious injury. It is typically practiced on large natural boulders or artificial boulders in gyms and outdoor urban areas...
competitions.
Biography
Adam started climbing at the age of six, his parents are climbers and they share their passion with him. In 1999 (at age six) at RovinjRovinj
Rovinj is a city in Croatia situated on the north Adriatic Sea with a population of 13,562 . It is located on the western coast of the Istrian peninsula and is a popular tourist resort and an active fishing port...
in Croatia
Croatia
Croatia , officially the Republic of Croatia , is a unitary democratic parliamentary republic in Europe at the crossroads of the Mitteleuropa, the Balkans, and the Mediterranean. Its capital and largest city is Zagreb. The country is divided into 20 counties and the city of Zagreb. Croatia covers ...
Adam climbed 6a/5.9 routes with bolts every half meter. In 2001 (at age eight) he onsighted 7b+/5.12c routes and in 2002 (at age nine) he onsighted 7c+/5.13 and redpointed 8a/5.13b.
He onsighted 8a/5.13b routes in 2003 (at age ten). In 2004 (at age eleven) Adam climbed several 8a+/5.13c onsight and 8c/5.14b redpoints. In 2005 (at age twelve) he onsighted 8b/5.13d routes. Then he became famous on climbing magazines and in 2006 he managed to climb his first 9a/5.14d Martin Krpan at Misja Pec
Mišja Pec
Mišja peč is a climbing area located on Karst edge in Slovenia.Together with the faces of Osp, the rocky amphitheatre of Mišja peč forms an almost continuous single climbing area. In recent years this overhang semi circular wall has represented an important challenge to the numerous top climbers...
.
In 2007 and 2008 he won the IFSC Youth World Championship category Youth B.
In 2009, at age sixteen, he could compete in the IFSC Lead Climbing World Cup: in his debut year he won the World Cup beating Spanish Patxi Usobiaga and Japanese Sachi Amma.
In 2010 he won also the IFSC Bouldering World Cup beating Austrian Kilian Fischhuber and Japanese Tsukuru Hori, and becoming the first athlete in history to win both the disciplines (lead and bouldering).
In March 2011 during a trip in Spain
Spain
Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
Adam has become the second person ever to have onsighted 8c+/5.14c after Patxi Usobiaga. In a couple of days he onsighted five 8c+/5.14c routes (two of which in the same day).
His resume is impressive: 938 routes between 8a/5.13b and 9b/5.15b (433 onsights).
Medals
IFSC Lead Climbing World Cup
| 2009 | 2010 |
|---|---|
| 1 | 3 |
IFSC Bouldering World Cup
| 2009 | 2010 |
|---|---|
| 15 | 1 |
IFSC Lead Climbing World Championship
| 2009 | 2011 |
|---|---|
| 2 | 3 |
IFSC Bouldering World Championship
| 2011 |
|---|
| 2 |
IFSC Lead Climbing European Championship
| 2010 |
|---|
| 2 |
IFSC Bouldering European Championship
| 2010 |
|---|
| 2 |
Rock Master
| 2009 | 2010 | 2011 |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 1 |
Single-pitch routes
- 5 9b/5.15b routes
- 10 9a+/5.15a routes
- 38 9a/5.14d routes
- 86 8c+/5.14c routes (7 onsight)
- 103 8c/5.14b routes (20 onsight)
- 284 8b/5.13d and 8b+/5.14a routes (134 onsight)
Redpoint
- 9b/5.15b :
- La planta de Shiva - Villanueva del Rosario (ESP) - 22/04/11 - First ascent
- Chilam Balam - Villanueva del RosarioVillanueva del Rosario, SpainVillanueva del Rosario is a small town off the motorway from Málaga to Granada and Seville.The white washed pueblo sits at the base of the Cerro de la Cruz, with rolling countryside on the other three sides. Famous for the quality of its olive oil, the countryside is naturally clothed with olive...
(ESP) - 13/04/11 - Second ascent (however Bernabe Fernandez's first ascent is not confirmed) - Chaxi Raxi - OlianaOlianaOliana is a municipality in the comarca of the Alt Urgell inCatalonia, Spain. It is situated in the Segre valley immediately below the Oliana reservoir....
(ESP) - 27/03/11 - First ascent of Chaxi direct start - La Capella - SiuranaSiuranaSiurana is a municipality in the comarca of Alt Empordà, Girona, Catalonia, Spain located just south of Figueres.-References:...
(ESP) - 16/02/11 - First ascent - Golpe de Estado - SiuranaSiuranaSiurana is a municipality in the comarca of Alt Empordà, Girona, Catalonia, Spain located just south of Figueres.-References:...
(ESP) - 13/03/10 - Second ascent of Chris SharmaChris SharmaChris Omprakash Sharma is an American rock climber.-History:Chris Omprakash Sharma was raised in Santa Cruz, California, son of Gita Jahn and Bob Sharma. He started rock climbing when he was 12 at the Pacific Edge climbing gym...
's route (2008)
- 9a+/5.15a :
- Overshadow - Malham CoveMalham CoveMalham Cove is a natural limestone formation 1 km north of the village of Malham, North Yorkshire, England. A well-known beauty spot, it is a large, curved limestone cliff at the head of a valley, with a fine area of limestone pavement at the top....
(UK) - 16/05/11 - Second ascent of Steve McClureSteve McClureSteve McClure is a British rock climber with two ascents graded F9a and one confirmed hard 9a+. In 2002 McClure became the first British person ever to onsight more than 100 routes graded F8a or harder within 12 months. He was the British Champion in 2000...
's route - Chaxi - OlianaOlianaOliana is a municipality in the comarca of the Alt Urgell inCatalonia, Spain. It is situated in the Segre valley immediately below the Oliana reservoir....
(ESP) - 21/03/11 - First ascent of Chris SharmaChris SharmaChris Omprakash Sharma is an American rock climber.-History:Chris Omprakash Sharma was raised in Santa Cruz, California, son of Gita Jahn and Bob Sharma. He started rock climbing when he was 12 at the Pacific Edge climbing gym...
's project - Obrint el sistema - Santa Ana (ESP) - 14/03/11 - First ascent of Daniel Andrada's project
- L'étrange ivresse des lenteurs - CéüseCeüseCéüse is a hamlet in the Hautes-Alpes département of France, part of the commune of Manteyer. The nearby Montagne de Céüse is home to one of France's most important venues for sport climbing....
(FRA) - 04/09/10 - First ascent - Goldrake - CornalbaCornalbaCornalba is a comune in the Province of Bergamo in the Italian region of Lombardy, located about 60 km northeast of Milan and about 20 km northeast of Bergamo...
(ITA) - 06/04/10 - First ascent - Marina Superstar - DomusnovasDomusnovasDomusnovas is a comune in the Province of Carbonia-Iglesias in the Italian region Sardinia, located about 40 km northwest of Cagliari and about 20 km northeast of Carbonia, in the Sulcis-Iglesiente region, in the valley of the Cixerri river.Domusnovas borders the following...
(ITA) - 20/10/09 - First ascent - Corona - Frankenjura (GER) - 07/06/09 - Second ascent of Markus Bock's route (2006)
- Papichulo - OlianaOlianaOliana is a municipality in the comarca of the Alt Urgell inCatalonia, Spain. It is situated in the Segre valley immediately below the Oliana reservoir....
(ESP) - 24/02/09 - Second ascent of Chris SharmaChris SharmaChris Omprakash Sharma is an American rock climber.-History:Chris Omprakash Sharma was raised in Santa Cruz, California, son of Gita Jahn and Bob Sharma. He started rock climbing when he was 12 at the Pacific Edge climbing gym...
's route (2008) - Open Air - Schleierwasserfall (AUT) - 17/11/08 - Second ascent of Alexander HuberAlexander HuberAlexander Huber , is a German physicist, climber and mountaineer. He lives in Traunstein.When they were still young Alexander Huber and his brother Thomas Huber were taken into the mountains by their father, Thomas Huber, himself a noted climber known for early fast ascents of now classic climbs...
's route (1996) - La RamblaLa Rambla (climb)La Rambla is a famously difficult sport climb in Siurana, Catalonia . It's located at the sector of El Pati...
- SiuranaSiuranaSiurana is a municipality in the comarca of Alt Empordà, Girona, Catalonia, Spain located just south of Figueres.-References:...
(ESP) - 10/02/08 - Sixth ascent
- Overshadow - Malham Cove
Onsight
- 8c+/5.14c :
- L'Avaro - Tetto di Sarre (ITA) - 13/07/11
- La Rubia - Villanueva del Rosario (ESP) - 13/04/11
- Blanquita - OlianaOlianaOliana is a municipality in the comarca of the Alt Urgell inCatalonia, Spain. It is situated in the Segre valley immediately below the Oliana reservoir....
(ESP) - 27/03/11 - Mind Control - OlianaOlianaOliana is a municipality in the comarca of the Alt Urgell inCatalonia, Spain. It is situated in the Segre valley immediately below the Oliana reservoir....
(ESP) - 20/03/11 - Powerade - Vadiello (ESP) - 09/03/11
- Bizi Euskaraz - EtxauriEtxauriEtxauri is a town and municipality located in the province and autonomous community of Navarre, northern Spain.-External links:*...
(ESP) - 07/03/11 - Kidetasunaren balio erantsia - EtxauriEtxauriEtxauri is a town and municipality located in the province and autonomous community of Navarre, northern Spain.-External links:*...
(ESP) - 06/03/11 - Second 8c+ onsight in history after route by Patxi Usobiaga in 2007
- 8c/5.14b :
- 5 Uve - Arco (ITA) - 27/06/11
- Bat Route - Malham CoveMalham CoveMalham Cove is a natural limestone formation 1 km north of the village of Malham, North Yorkshire, England. A well-known beauty spot, it is a large, curved limestone cliff at the head of a valley, with a fine area of limestone pavement at the top....
(UK) - 16/05/11 - Carbunco - ArchidonaArchidonaArchidona is a town and municipality in the province of Málaga, part of the autonomous community of Andalusia in southern Spain. The municipality is situated approximately 50 kilometres from the city of Málaga and 20 from Antequera. It has a population of approximately 8,500 residents. The natives...
(ESP) - 23/04/11 - Kalliste - ArchidonaArchidonaArchidona is a town and municipality in the province of Málaga, part of the autonomous community of Andalusia in southern Spain. The municipality is situated approximately 50 kilometres from the city of Málaga and 20 from Antequera. It has a population of approximately 8,500 residents. The natives...
(ESP) - 23/04/11 - Fuck the police - EtxauriEtxauriEtxauri is a town and municipality located in the province and autonomous community of Navarre, northern Spain.-External links:*...
(ESP) - 06/03/11 - Dures Limites - CéüseCeüseCéüse is a hamlet in the Hautes-Alpes département of France, part of the commune of Manteyer. The nearby Montagne de Céüse is home to one of France's most important venues for sport climbing....
(FRA) - 10/08/10 - Smoke - Pierrot beach (FRA) - 05/08/10
- Home Sweet Home - Pierrot beach (FRA) - 05/08/10
- Guère d'usure - ClaretClaret, HéraultClaret is a commune in the Hérault department in southern France.-See also:*Communes of the Hérault department...
(FRA) - 29/02/10 - Super Samson - ClaretClaret, HéraultClaret is a commune in the Hérault department in southern France.-See also:*Communes of the Hérault department...
(FRA) - 29/01/10 - Gora Guta Gutarak - KalymnosKalymnosKalymnos, is a Greek island and municipality in the southeastern Aegean Sea. It belongs to the Dodecanese and is located to the west of the peninsula of Bodrum , between the islands of Kos and Leros : the latter is linked to it through a series of islets...
(GRE) - 22/05/09 - Una Vida Nomada - Covolo (ITA) - 21/04/09
- Nagay - Covolo (ITA) - 21/04/09
- L'espiadimondis - MargalefMargalefMargalef is a village in Catalunya, Spain. It is situated on the edge of Montsant and is a popular ecotourism destination, especially among rock climbers. The rock type is conglomerate and it has more than 500 climbing routes of different grades, from 4 to 9b...
(ESP) - 02/03/09 - Los Humildes Pa Casa - OlianaOlianaOliana is a municipality in the comarca of the Alt Urgell inCatalonia, Spain. It is situated in the Segre valley immediately below the Oliana reservoir....
(ESP) - 24/02/09 - Métaphysique Des Tubes - SeynesSeynesSeynes is a commune in the Gard department in southern France.-Population:-External links:*...
(FRA) - 21/02/09 - Absinth - Sparchen (AUT) - 16/08/08
- Rollito Sharma Extension - Santa Linya (ESP) - 07/02/08
- Digital System - Santa Linya (ESP) - 05/02/08
Bouldering
Adam has climbed 186 boulders between 8A/V11 and 8C/V15:- 1 8C+/V16 boulder
- 6 8C/V15 boulders
- 17 8B+/V14 boulders
- 30 8B/V13 boulders
- 53 8A+/V12 boulders
- 80 8A/V11 boulders
Adam won the bouldering gathering Melloblocco in 2008, 2009 2010 and 2011.
- 8C+/V16:
- Terranova - Holstejn, Mor.kras (CZE) - 10/11/11 - First ascent, traverse
- 8C/V15 :
- Cháron - Petrohrad / Mlýnský vrch (CZE) - 15/10/11 - First ascent
- Practice of the Wild - Magic Wood (SUI) - 01/10/11 - Chris SharmaChris SharmaChris Omprakash Sharma is an American rock climber.-History:Chris Omprakash Sharma was raised in Santa Cruz, California, son of Gita Jahn and Bob Sharma. He started rock climbing when he was 12 at the Pacific Edge climbing gym...
's boulder (2004) - Pata ledovce - Holstejn, Mor.kras (CZE) - 06/09/11 - First ascent
- Monkey Wedding - Rocklands (ZA) - 14/08/11 - Third ascent of Fred NicoleFred NicoleFred Nicole is a Swiss rock climber, notable for his numerous cutting edge first ascents. Nicole was the first climber to open a problem with the bouldering grades 8B, 8B+ and 8C....
's boulder (2002) - From The Dirt Grows the Flowers - ChironicoChironicoChironico is a municipality located in the district of Leventina in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.-History:Chironico is first mentioned in 1202 as Cuirono. The village lies on a terrace that was partly created by a prehistoric landslide on the opposite side of the valley...
(SUI) - 30/11/10 - Dave Graham's boulder (2005) - Big Paw - ChironicoChironicoChironico is a municipality located in the district of Leventina in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.-History:Chironico is first mentioned in 1202 as Cuirono. The village lies on a terrace that was partly created by a prehistoric landslide on the opposite side of the valley...
(SUI) - 29/11/10 - Third ascent of Dave Graham's boulder (2008)
Multi-pitch routes
- Mora Mora - Tsaranoro Atsimo (Madagascar) - 10/10/10 - First free ascent
- Bravo Les Filles - Tsaranoro Kelly (Madagascar) - 07/10/10
- Tough Enough Original - Karambony (Madagascar) - 04/10/2010 - First free ascent
- Tough Enough - Karambony (Madagascar) - 30/09/2010 - First free ascent
- Hotel Supramonte - Gole di Gorroppu (ITA) - 18/10/08 - First onsight ascent
- Ali Baba - Paroi Derobée di AiglunAiglun, Alpes-MaritimesAiglun is a commune in the Alpes-Maritimes department in southeastern France.-Population:-References:*...
(FRA) - 2008 - Second ascent - WoGü - RätikonRätikonThe Rätikon is a mountain range of the Central Eastern Alps located at the border between Vorarlberg, Liechtenstein and Graubünden. It is the geological border between the Eastern and Western Alps and stretches from the Montafon as far as the Rhine. In the south, the Prättigau is its limit, in the...
(SUI) - 26/07/08 - First free ascent of Beat Kammerlanders route (1997) - Zub za zub - RätikonRätikonThe Rätikon is a mountain range of the Central Eastern Alps located at the border between Vorarlberg, Liechtenstein and Graubünden. It is the geological border between the Eastern and Western Alps and stretches from the Montafon as far as the Rhine. In the south, the Prättigau is its limit, in the...
(SUI) - 29/07/07 - First free ascent - Silbergeier - RätikonRätikonThe Rätikon is a mountain range of the Central Eastern Alps located at the border between Vorarlberg, Liechtenstein and Graubünden. It is the geological border between the Eastern and Western Alps and stretches from the Montafon as far as the Rhine. In the south, the Prättigau is its limit, in the...
(SUI) - 27/07/07