US EditionAmerican rock climber Alex Honnold reaches top of Taipei 101 skyscraper without ropes
Alex Honnold completed the first rope-free ascent of Taipei 101, climbing 508 meters live on Netflix in about 90 minutes, amid weather delays and safety concerns.
- On Sunday, American rock climber Alex Honnold began a free-solo ascent of Taipei 101, broadcast live on Netflix with a 10-second delay.
- With 101 floors and a 24-hour rain delay from Saturday, organizers postponed the climb of Taipei 101, Taiwan's 508-meter skyscraper.
- Using horizontal metal beams and L-shaped outcroppings, Honnold pulled himself up and maneuvered around ornamental structures while resting on balconies within segmented sections.
- Onlookers cheered as Honnold paused to face them in a red short-sleeve shirt, and the live broadcast drew both excitement and concern over the ethics of the climb.
- At 508 meters , Taipei 101, 508-meter skyscraper in Taipei, Taiwan, showcases the climb's scale, with Alain Robert, French rock climber, previously scaling it during its grand opening.
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Alex Honnold climbed up the 508 meters in about an hour and a half without protection
I despair of any security measure and equipped only with special shoes, a magnesium bag and its iconic red T-shirt, the American Alex Honnold made history this Sunday as he successfully reached the top of the Taipei 101 skyscraper, the 11th tallest building in the world.Continue reading...
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