US Climber Alex Honnold Scales Taipei 101 in Live Netflix Free-Solo Climb Without Ropes {VIDEO}
American climber Alex Honnold pulled off a breathtaking feat on Sunday after successfully climbing Taiwan’s tallest building, Taipei 101, without ropes or safety equipment in a live free-solo ascent broadcast by Netflix.
The daring climb, which lasted about 91 minutes, drew thousands of spectators who watched and cheered as Honnold made his way up the iconic skyscraper. The event had initially been scheduled for a day earlier but was postponed due to wet weather conditions.
Reaching the summit of the 508-metre (1,667-foot) tower, Honnold described the moment as “sick,” later telling reporters it was a stunning way to experience the city from above.
Taipei 101, which held the title of the world’s tallest building between 2004 and 2010, remains one of Taiwan’s most recognizable land...










