Alex Honnold Free‑Solo Climb of Taipei 101
Alex Honnold free‑solo climbs Taipei 101, 508m tower, first rope‑free ascent.
On Sunday, January 24, 2026, American rock climber Alex Honnold scaled Taipei 101 without ropes or protective gear, becoming the first person to free‑solo the 508‑meter (1,667‑foot) tower. He used horizontal metal beams and L‑shaped outcroppings as footholds, pausing briefly on the 64‑floor “bamboo box” segment before turning to greet a cheering crowd in a red shirt. The ascent, initially slated for Saturday, was delayed 24 hours by rain and broadcast live on Netflix with a ten‑second delay. The broadcast sparked debate over the ethics of high‑risk, live‑streamed stunts. Honnold previously ropelessly climbed El Capitan; French climber Alain Robert scaled the building in 2004 during its opening.
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