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Alex Honnold Free-Solos Taipei 101 in Live Netflix Climb

The Netflix special aired on a brief delay to manage the risk of televising a fatal fall.

Overview

  • Honnold reached the top of the 508‑meter, 101‑story tower in 1 hour, 31 minutes and 43 seconds without ropes or protective gear.
  • The ascent, shown as a Netflix live event, drew large crowds in Taipei and extensive media coverage on site.
  • Originally slated for Saturday, the climb was postponed due to rain, and gusty conditions on Sunday increased the difficulty.
  • The most demanding section spanned 64 floors divided into eight “bamboo box” segments, with balconies where he paused during the climb.
  • The broadcast and stunt intensified debate over the ethics of televising extreme free soloing, as Honnold highlighted his solar‑charity advocacy.