Alex Honnold free solos Taipei 101 skyscraper in live Netflix climb
17 days ago
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- #extreme sports
- #Taiwan
- Alex Honnold climbed Taipei 101, a 508-meter skyscraper, without ropes or a harness.
- The climb was postponed from Saturday to Sunday due to rain.
- Honnold's 91-minute ascent was broadcast globally on Netflix's Skyscraper Live.
- He faced criticism from some in the climbing community for the high-risk live broadcast.
- Honnold hoped his climb would inspire others to pursue their own challenges.
- Taiwanese politicians thanked Honnold and Netflix for showcasing Taiwan in a new light.
- Alain Robert, who climbed Taipei 101 in 2004 with a rope, congratulated Honnold.
- The middle section of the building, the 'bamboo boxes,' was the most challenging part.
- Honnold found the cheering crowd supportive and festive, despite initial nervousness.