Jakob Schubert, born on December thirty-first, nineteen ninety, is a distinguished Austrian professional rock climber renowned for his exceptional skills in competition climbing, sport climbing, and bouldering. His remarkable achievements in the climbing world have established him as a leading figure in the sport.
Schubert's accolades include being a four-time World Champion, having clinched titles in two thousand twelve, two thousand eighteen, two thousand twenty-one, and two thousand twenty-three. Additionally, he has triumphed in the World Cup circuit, securing victories in two thousand eleven, two thousand fourteen, and two thousand eighteen in lead climbing.
In the realm of the Olympics, Schubert has made his mark as a two-time bronze medalist in the combined event, achieving this feat in the years two thousand twenty and two thousand twenty-four. His prowess has not only earned him medals but also the distinction of holding the record for the most men's IFSC gold medals of any male competition climber in history as of two thousand twenty-three.
Beyond competition, Schubert has made history as the first climber globally to redpoint a nine c (five point fifteen d) graded sport climbing route and to ascend a nine A (V seventeen) graded bouldering problem, showcasing his extraordinary talent and dedication to the sport.