# Jakob Schubert Makes History With World's First 5.15d Repeat

> Jakob Schubert repeats DNA, becoming first to climb world's hardest 5.15d route twice.
- Title: Jakob Schubert Makes History With World's First 5.15d Repeat
- Summary: Jakob Schubert repeats DNA, becoming first to climb world's hardest 5.15d route twice. Jakob Schubert became the first climber to repeat a proposed 5.15d…
- Keywords: jakob schubert, dna, 5.15d, verdon gorge, seb bouin, adam ondra, climbing, livestream, sports, travel, Jakob, Schubert
- Source: Climbing — https://climbing.com/news/dna-repeat
- Author: Owen Clarke
- Published: 2026-10-12T16:48:29+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: jakob schubert, dna, 5.15d, verdon gorge, seb bouin, adam ondra, climbing, livestream, sports, travel
## First 5.15d Repeat
Jakob Schubert made the world's first confirmed 5.15d route DNA in France's Verdon Gorge.

> I'm really happy, i would never trade this story for anything.
## Historic Achievement
Schubert became first to repeat a proposed 5.15d route and the first to climb two 5.15d lines.

> I think every [5.15d] climber would name a different route as the hardest for them.
## The Route
DNA is a 55-meter route in France's Verdon Gorge that Schubert repeated after Seb Bouin first climbed it in 2022.

> It's a very morphological route, the shorter you are, the harder the route gets.
## Schubert's Approach
Schubert adjusted beta for DNA from Bouin's first ascent due to his shorter height and climbing style.

> I'm only borderline tall enough, the shorter you are, the harder the route gets.
## Livestreamed Success
Schubert livestreamed his DNA ascent, attracting 180,000 viewers during the attempt.

> Some people read 'ninth live attempt' on youtube, and think this is basically my ninth try on the route.
## Preparation Time
Schubert spent at least 30 days on DNA across multiple trips since first trying it in 2024.

> I've never done these crazy kneebars before, you really have to learn them on dna.
## The Mental Challenge
Schubert described the mental preparation and planning required to repeat DNA as a significant part of the process.

> You don't see all the work i've put in before i even did any redpoint tries.
## Bouin's Role
Schubert credited Bouin's transparency and video footage for helping him project DNA effectively.

> We had the video from seb, and he did a crazy job checking out the perfect beta for the route.
## The Livestream Impact
Schubert's livestream attracted positive comments from viewers, including Adam Ondra's congratulations.

> I stopped everything to see the attempt, and i'm so grateful for the emotions you made all of us feel!
## Future Plans
Schubert plans to project Exodia, the world's hardest boulder problem, and Excalibur, a 5.15c route.

> I don't know how many more times i'm going to try [5.15d].
## Next Steps
Schubert may focus on the 2028 Olympics instead of more 5.15d routes due to time constraints.

> That's something i obviously have to work hard for, which means a little bit less time for huge projects like this.
## The Hardest Route
Schubert believes DNA is the hardest 5.15d route for him, with the process potentially getting easier.

> Like i said, i have a feeling like maybe dna is actually the hardest [5.15d] for me and the process could get a bit easier.
## The 5.15d Grade
The 5.15d grade remains subjective, with different climbers naming different routes as the hardest.

> Every [5.15d] climber would name a different route as the hardest for them.
## Key takeaway

Jakob Schubert became the first climber to repeat a proposed 5.15d route, DNA, in France's Verdon Gorge.