American Alex Honnold climbs 101-story skyscraper in Taipei
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One man turned a global skyscraper into his most dangerous destination of all: 'Pretty surreal'
Climber Alex Honnold of the U.S. triumphed over the bamboo boxes in Taiwan this weekend when he made his dream of climbing Taipei 101 a reality of extreme travel.
Netflix's "Skycraper Live" went off without a hitch, as professional rock climber Alex Honnold successfully climbed one of the tallest buildings in the world without ropes or a safety net. He conquered the unprecedented climb in under two hours as a global audience watched with bated breath.
"I’m just trying to stay calm and be in the moment," said Sanni McCandless, who has two children with Honnold
Alex Honnold has become the first person to climb the Taiwanese building alone without safety equipment.