Veddriq Leonardo
Awards & Honours
5
Awards Won
3
Honours
1
Rankings
2
Records
Veddriq Leonardo stands as a historic figure in Indonesian sports, being the first athlete to win an Olympic gold medal outside of badminton. His achievement of breaking the five-second barrier in speed climbing has redefined what is possible in the sport. He joins an elite group of climbers, alongside Adam Ondra, as a winner of The World Games Athlete of the Year award. His inclusion on the Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia list further cements his status as a young leader in global athletics.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Olympic Gold Medal
First Indonesian to win Olympic gold outside of badminton
The World Games Athlete of the Year
Recognized as the top athlete in the discipline globally
Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia
Included for impact on sports and youth inspiration
Rankings & Lists
Most Famous Person from Indonesia
Records & Feats
First Man to Break Five-Second Barrier
Became the first man to climb the 15-meter wall in under five seconds in competition
First Indonesian Olympic Gold Outside Badminton
Won the inaugural Olympic gold in men's speed climbing at Paris 2024