Adam Ondra is a Czech professional rock climber who is specialized in lead climbing and bouldering. In 2013, Rock & Ice magazine described him as a prodigy and the leading climber of his generation. He is the only male athlete winner of World Championship titles in both disciplines in 2014. Also, he is the only male athlete to have won the World Cup series in both disciplines.
Brno, Czech Republic native, Adam Ondra was born on 5th February 1993, under the star sign Aquarius. His is the son of Eva Ondrova and Miroslav Ondra. Both his parents were also climbers. He has a sister named Kristyna Ondra who is also a renowned female professional Czech climber.
As of 2021, Adam Ondra's net worth is expected no less than $0.5 million. Sponsorships are the main way that professional climbers get paid. Besides, there is also prize money.
Adam Ondra is sponsored by various big names. He is sponsored by La Sportiva, Montura, Trentino, Black Diamond, Garda, Mazagrande, and Volkswagen. Among other Black Diamond sponsors Ondra with all equipment that he requires for climbing.
Also, he owns a gym in his hometown Brno, named the Hangar.
Adam Ondra is in a relationship with fellow climber Iva Vejmolova for a long time now. As per information shared on Iva's IG, the couple began dating on 21st December 2013.
Adam Ondra and his girlfriend, Iva Vejmolova SOURCE: Instagram @ivavejmolova Though Ondra is not regular with lovey Dobey IG posts, Iva has shared every bit of their relationship on social media. From their valentine to birthday to vacation, she has flaunted it all on her Instagram.
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Adam Ondra began climbing at the age of six. By his thirteen, he climbed his first route graded 9a (5.14d). In 2011, Rock & Ice reported him "onsighting 5.14c’s by the handful" and in 2013 "more or less repeated every hard route in the world—easily".
In November 2018, Ondra climbed 1550 routes between grades 8a (5.13b) and 9c (5.15d), one of which was a 9c (5.15d), three were 9b+ (5.15c), and three were onsights of 9a (5.14d).
Adam Ondra SOURCE: Instagram @adam.ondra Ondra is the first climber to have redpointed a route with a proposed grade of 9c (5.15d) (3rd September 2017). Further, he is also the first to have redpointed a route with a proposed grade of 9b+ (5.15c) (Change, October 4, 2012), and the first climber to flash a 9a+ (5.15a) route (Supercrackinette, February 10, 2018). He is the second to onsight a 9a (5.14d) route (Cabane au Canada, July 9, 2013).
Ondra is "regarded as possibly the best climber ever to fondle rock" as per the economist.
In April 2021 Ondra won gold in the bouldering discipline at the IFSC World Cup in Meiringen. This marked his 20th World Cup gold medal.
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