Alex Honnold Climbs Taipei 101 Skyscraper on Netflix, Sets Record

Alex Honnold accomplished something truly historic by becoming the first person to free solo the 1,667-foot Taipei 101 skyscraper in Taiwan. This amazing feat not only set a record for the largest urban free solo in history but also showcased Honnold’s incredible skill and bravery. He made the ascent without any ropes, climbing from the ground to the top in just one hour, 31 minutes, and 34 seconds. What’s more, this spectacular event was broadcast live on Netflix for viewers around the world to witness.

Initially scheduled for January 23, the climb had to be delayed by a day due to weather conditions. Finally, on January 24, just before 7:45 P.M. M.T., Honnold successfully completed his daring mission. As a team at Outside, we joined millions of others in watching this nail-biting event unfold.

Upon reaching the top of the skyscraper, Honnold shared his excitement, saying, “I’m so psyched, and you know what, pretty tired actually.” He described the physical challenge of the ascent, noting that “the whole top of the building was very physical, and I was like, my arms are starting to get really tired.”

The live broadcast was hosted by an esteemed panel of sports and climbing experts, including anchor Elle Duncan, Mark Rober from NASA, WWE champion Seth Rollins, climbing commentator Pete Woods, and big-wall climbing legend Cedar Wright. Together, they provided insightful commentary and added to the excitement of the event.

Overall, Alex Honnold’s incredible achievement at the Taipei 101 skyscraper will go down in history as a testament to human capability and determination. It was a momentous occasion that captivated audiences worldwide and showcased the sheer talent and courage of one of the greatest climbers of our time.