Veddriq Leonardo

Veddriq Leonardo, born on March eleventh, nineteen ninety-seven, is a prominent Indonesian competition speed climber who has made significant strides in the sport. He first encountered competition speed climbing during his freshman year of high school, which ignited his passion for the discipline.

His competitive journey began in two thousand fourteen when he participated in his inaugural national championship in Tanjung Balai Karimun, finishing in the top eight. By two thousand sixteen, Veddriq had secured his first medal, a bronze, at the junior national championship held in Bangka Belitung, marking the beginning of his ascent in the climbing world.

Veddriq's international debut came in two thousand eighteen at the Moscow World Cup, where he impressively placed third. His remarkable talent was further showcased when he set the world record in speed climbing during the two thousand twenty-one IFSC Climbing World Cup in Salt Lake City, a feat he repeated at the two thousand twenty-three event in Seoul.

In two thousand twenty-four, Veddriq achieved the pinnacle of his career by winning the Olympic gold medal in speed climbing, becoming the first Indonesian athlete outside of badminton to earn this prestigious honor. His journey from a high school enthusiast to an Olympic champion is a testament to his dedication and skill in the sport.