American climber Alex Honnold ascends Taipei's tallest building without safety gear
American climber Alex Honnold scaled Taipei 101, the skyscraper in Taiwan standing 509.2 meters tall, ranking as the 11th tallest building worldwide. He completed the entire climb in 1 hour, 31 minutes, and 36 seconds.
Honnold had been planning this feat for over a decade. He is an experienced climber with many years of expertise.
In 2017, he made history by becoming the first person to free solo climb El Capitan in Yosemite National Park, a rock face towering 2,307 meters above sea level.
Taipei 101, completed in 2004, is an iconic symbol of Taipei that blends traditional Asian architectural elements with modern technology, serving as a vital cultural and economic hub of the city.
Honnold’s daring free solo ascent without safety equipment underscores his exceptional skill and courage—results of years of dedicated training. His record climb highlights both human determination and physical mastery.
Despite the high risks involved, such accomplishments inspire a new generation of athletes and showcase the boundaries of human potential. We can expect more extraordinary feats in the climbing world ahead.
