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Ondra climbs World's Hardest Boulder ProblemsVideo

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Adam Ondra on Terranova, 8C+  © Vojtech Vrzba
Adam Ondra on Terranova, 8C+
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In this video Adam Ondra climbs Terranova and Gioia, which are the only two (more or less) confirmed 8C+'s in the world.

Terranova at Holstejn, Lidomorna, near Brno was put up by Adam two years ago, whereas Gioia, at Varazze, was opened by Christian Core three years earlier.

Gioia was originally given 8C, but has been upgraded since. Core has also stated he was pretty sure it was 8C+ when he made the first ascent:


Adam Ondra is sponsored by: Black Diamond , Montura, Entre-Prises , La Sportiva , Beal and Hudy Sports


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Born in the Czech Republic, Adam Ondra has built up a decorated career since his early competitions, winning his first World Championships medal in 2009 in lead climbing. He was a favourite for Tokyo 2020 gold, but an...

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8 Oct, 2013
Superb, particularly the Gioia one. Ondra's bouldering and Core's pieces to camera is a great combination that can't fail.
8 Oct, 2013
Ondras power screams never cease to impress me.
8 Oct, 2013
Do you think he'll ever get on the hard trad circuit? I'd love to see him go on a world rampage. This question must of been asked before...
9 Oct, 2013
Brilliant, and Christian Core is very cool. jcm
9 Oct, 2013
No :P
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