Knockout 8B+

Adam Ondra drops into the Czech woods for “Knockout 8B+,” a quick-hit session at Komínky in the Chřiby range that captures the first ascent of a powerful boulder problem. In just over two minutes, you get a focused glimpse of Ondra’s Road to Tokyo era—where bouldering precision, competitive intensity, and pure curiosity meet on real rock. It’s worth watching for the distilled punch of high-end climbing: fast pacing, uncompromising movement, and that unmistakable moment when a new line finally goes. Whether you’re here for Olympic-era motivation or simply love seeing elite problem solving on stone, “Knockout 8B+” delivers a satisfying burst of commitment and control from the first pull to the send.

Adam Ondra · 2:04

First ascent of a boulderproblem in Komínky, in the woods of Chřiby range, Czech Republic.