From Gripped Magazine · Aaron Pardy · · 50s
Gianluca Vighetti Repeats Adam Ondra Classic
18-year-old climber repeats Adam Ondra's 5.15a route Change.
In brief
18-year-old climber repeats Adam Ondra's 5.15a route Change. Gianluca Vighetti repeated Adam Ondra's Change 5.15a route, becoming the youngest to send 5.14d with TCT in 2021. Originally reported by Gripped Magazine.
First Pitch Success
Gianluca Vighetti repeated Adam Ondra's Change 5.15a route on October 1, 2023.
“Glad to have the chance to be here pushing my limits! Onto the next one.”
Historic Grade Achievement
Vighetti became the youngest climber to send 5.14d with TCT in Gravere, Italy in 2021.
Route Grading Debate
Some climbers called Change 5.15a soft, but Ondra did not use kneepads during his first ascent.
Recent Downgrade Attempt
Vighetti suggested a downgrade of Ondra's Niobe route from 5.14d to 5.14b/c in December 2025.
Suss Session Result
Vighetti sent Bombardino 5.15a in two attempts after training, suggesting it was 5.14d.
“If I have to be honest, I really wish I could say that I could do a [5.15a] in 2 attempts, that would be crazy.”
What to remember
Gianluca Vighetti repeated Adam Ondra's Change 5.15a route, becoming the youngest to send 5.14d with TCT in 2021.
