Adam started climbing at about the same time he learned to walk. He hasn't stopped ever since.
When 8 years old, Adam onsighted routes graded 7b+ (5.12c). At age 13 he climbed his first 9a (5.14d).
At age 16, Adam won his first lead Climbing World Cup, and ended up second in lead Climbing World Championships.
So far he has 3 gold medals from World Championships
In 2012 he climbed Change, the first route to receive a proposed grade of 9b+ (5.15c). To date, only Adam and Chris Sharma have climbed a route of this grade. Adam has redpointed three routes at this grade.
He was the first person to establish a route at the grade of 9c when he climbed Silence at Flatanger, Norway.
So far, Adam has climbed thousands of routes, 140 at the grade of 9a and higher.
In 2016 Adam repeated the legendary Dawn Wall in a record time of 8 days. It was his first serious big wall experience and he was glad Kevin Jorgeson gave him priceless tips on how to jug up with the most efficiency. Thanks again, Kevin!
Adam likes to sleep in. Really, he's not an early morning person.
He didn't have a coach until recently when he joined forces with Patxi Usobiaga in 2014. Before then he self-coached himself.
These brands support Adam
This athlete has competed internationally
Semi Finals 4T4z 10 9, Final 4T4z 10 9
Semi Finals 40+, Final 37+
Semi Finals 41+, Final 35
Semi Finals 44+, Final 44+
Semi Finals 31+, Final 49
Semi Finals 54+, Final 41+
Semi Finals 40+, Final 39+
Semi Finals 32-
Semi Finals 4t6 4b5, Final 3t3 4b4
Semi Finals 3t5 4b7, Final 4t6 4b6
News posts and Articles featuring Adam
Our Friday Night Video this week follows Adam Ondra on a road trip through the Balkans. From establishing a beautiful 9a+ in Bosnia to a first go attempt at Croatia's formidable 8c multi-pitch Spomin, Ondra's recent trip was very significant for t...
Adam Ondra has made the 3rd ascent of Neanderthal, Santa Linya. Unusually for Adam, the route has put up a fight. He first attempted the route in 2011 and has since put in a couple of weeks' worth of effort. On the last day of his trip and despite...
The IFSC World Championships kick off in Innsbruck, Austria next month. This is the first major stepping stone to the Olympics in 2020 and Adam Ondra has made Innsbruck 2018 his main goal for the year. Adam has spent the whole of August preparing for the...
Our Friday Night Video this week documents Adam Ondra's recent trip to the Canadian Rockies. The film gives a superb insight into...
Our Friday Night Video this week is the live premiere of the film that features Adam Ondra's ascent of the world's...
Video of Adam Ondra making the first ascent of Eagle 4, 9b, St Leger
As already reported, Adam Ondra has become the first to flash a 9a+. Adam took a restday today and went for...
Reviews from the UKC editorial team
For a dedicated sport climbing harness you will want something light, comfortable and fairly simple. In this group test the UKC team go through some of the best lightweight sport harnesses on offer.
With a lightweight upper and an excellent balance of support and nimble-footedness, the Trango Tower Extreme GTX are superb technical mountain boots, says Toby Archer. So it's a shame the soles seem to wear so quickly.
Ten women's down jackets from leading brands go head-to-head in this comprehensive group test. What does 'midweight' even mean? And by that definition, which models stand out? All will be revealed...
Black Diamond's new range of rock shoes covers a spectrum of users from beginner to advanced. Here we look at the...
In 2018 La Sportiva greatly increased their range of women's climbing shoes. From this extended range, the Skwama and Otaki...
Mountaineering involves all sorts of terrain, so a general mountain boot has to be an all-rounder. We look at eight models that...
The annual ISPO outdoor trade show has just wrapped up for 2019. Among the many new products shown to us by attending brands, a number...
Annoucements direct from manufacturers
Climbing protection has been a hallmark of BD innovation since the days of the original Hexentric® chocks that helped spawn the clean climbing revolution in the early '70s. Since then, Black Diamond has been working extensively on broadening the s...
The dreaded twisty rope is the bane of every climber's existence. Not only is it super annoying to have a rope kinked to all hell while trying to … well, do anything, from tying in, to seconding a pitch, but the more inquisitive among...
The Bushido II is a super light, extra grippy and aggressive shoe designed to ensure perfect stability and support on all types of off-road terrain from canal foot paths to the trail of the Lake District.
"The process is never easy," explains BD Athlete Alex Honnold. "And sharing your vision...
Clothing that carries you from crag to coffee shop, wall to weekend leisure, that was the...
The annual ISPO trade show, which brings the world's outdoor industry together under one roof (or a series of gigantic...
The annual ISPO trade show, which brings the world's outdoor industry together under one roof (or a series of gigantic...
