Adam Ondra has once again redefined the limits of human potential in bouldering. During an unbelievable trip to Ticino, Switzerland, the Czech phenom became the first person in history to flash multiple V15 (8C) boulders, taking down both The Lion's Share and Celestite within a span of just three days.

The First Strike: The Lion's Share (V15/8C)

On February 25, Ondra stepped up to The Lion's Share in Brione. First ascended by Aidan Roberts in 2023, this boulder is notorious for its span-heavy, precision-dependent crux and an incredibly delicate foot-walk.

  • Location: Brione, Switzerland
  • First Ascent: Aidan Roberts
  • The Climb: Ondra perfectly executed the raw-strength crux and held the swing on the precarious foot-walk, securing his second-ever V15 flash (following his November 2025 flash of Foundation's Edge).
"Sticking the final jug was an awesome moment. A great feeling and very surprised that flashing an 8C, which is not much about power endurance but rather about raw strength, was possible!" – Adam Ondra

The Record Breaker: Celestite (V15/8C)

Just three days later, on February 28, Ondra shattered his own newly-set record by flashing his third lifetime V15: Celestite in Valle Bavona. Established by Dave Graham and originally proposed as a V16, the problem is a masterclass in micro-beta, featuring five upside-down kneebars and a powerful roof pull leading to a tricky, high-slab exit.

  • Location: Valle Bavona, Switzerland
  • First Ascent: Dave Graham
  • The Climb: With beta fed to him by locals Pietro Vidi and Giuliano Cameroni, Ondra navigated the highly technical kneebars on sweaty, river-polished rock. After the ascent, he suggested a V15 grade for his specific beta, noting his height advantage over Graham's original sequence.

By the Numbers: Ondra's Unmatched Resume

With these two historic sends, Ondra's bouldering flash resume now stands entirely alone:

  • 3 total V15 (8C) flashes (Foundation's Edge, The Lion's Share, and Celestite).
  • 19+ V13 (8B) flashes.
  • 0 other climbers in the world who have flashed more than one V15.

As Ondra continues to enjoy his time in Switzerland, the climbing community is left wondering: what impossible feat will he casually tick off next?