Alex Honnold Makes History by Free‑Soloing Taipei 101 Tower
American climber Alex Honnold ascended Taipei 101 without ropes, making him the first to summit the 508‑metre skyscraper solo.
On Sunday, Jan 24, 2026, Alex Honnold, the American free‑soloist famous for El Capitan, climbed the 508‑metre Taipei 101 in Taipei, Taiwan. He ascended the building’s 101 floors using only horizontal metal beams and small L‑shaped footholds, stopping only for brief rests on ornamental balconies in the 64‑floor middle section. The climb was broadcast live on Netflix with a 10‑second delay and followed a one‑day rain postponement. Honnold became the first to reach the top without any rope or protective gear, a feat that sparked both cheers and debate over the ethics of high‑risk live broadcasting.
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