Tag: urban climbing
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Unverified Feat: US Climber Free-Soloed Taipei 101 to the Top
Stunning claims surface as a climber scales Taipei 101 An extraordinary ascent is circulating in social media and local chatter: American rock climber Alex Honnold is said to have free-soloed the Taipei 101 skyscraper, a feat that would mark a historic moment in modern climbing. Taipei’s 101, standing 508 meters tall, has long been a…
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US climber scales Taipei 101 without harness: a bold ascent sparks debate
Headline stunt draws global attention In a daring ascent that captured global headlines, American rock climber Alex Honnold reportedly ascended the Taipei 101 skyscraper without ropes or protective equipment. The 508-meter (1,667-foot) tower is one of the world’s tallest and most recognizable landmarks, and the stunt immediately became a flashpoint for discussions about risk, legality,…
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American Daredevil Free-Climbs Taiwan’s Tallest Building
American Daredevil Free-Climbs Taiwan’s Tallest Building In a feat that felt ripped from a high-stakes documentary, American climber Alex Honnold tackled Taiwan’s tallest building this past Sunday, scaling its exterior without ropes or safety gear. The stunt drew hundreds of spectators to the tower’s base and captivated a global audience via a live Netflix broadcast…
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American Daredevil Climbs Taipei 101 in Free-Solo Feat
American Daredevil Completes Free-Solo Climb of Taipei 101 In a stunt that grabbed headlines worldwide, American climber Alex Honnold completed a free-solo ascent of Taipei 101, Taiwan’s iconic skyscraper. The climb, carried out without ropes or safety gear, captivated hundreds of spectators gathered at the tower’s base and drew millions more online through a Netflix…
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Rain Delays: Alex Honnold’s Taipei 101 Free-Solo Climb Pushed Back 24 Hours
Rainy Weather Forces a One-Day Delay for Honnold’s Taipei 101 Ascent Professional climber Alex Honnold faced an unforeseen hurdle as weather conditions in Taipei, Taiwan, caused organizers to postpone his ropeless ascent of the iconic Taipei 101 by 24 hours. The decision, taken with safety as the top priority, paused a high-profile live broadcast and…